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Managing Perceptions in Pastoral Ministry

In the middle of the Vatican, there is a hall, called, “The Vatican Hall of Tapestries”. The artist is Raffaello Sanzio who was in charge

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June 29, 2020

Learning from Adversity

Adversity can come in many forms. Lean into other ministry who have been there before and can help you through even the toughest of times.

June 15, 2020

The Practice of Presence in a Quarantine World

These are testing times for the church and church leaders—and for the whole world. But crises spark opportunities for adjustments and innovations.

May 18, 2020

Persistent Leadership in a Season of Separation

While separation will soon come to an end, pastors and other church leaders can educate, nourish, encourage, and equip the members of their church during a season of the second best.

May 18, 2020

Being “Together” While Churches Remain Closed

In this time of isolation, it is comforting to know that the Spirit of God is not limited. We are free to participate in the work of the body from our own living rooms or food pantries.

May 11, 2020

The Importance Of Rural Ministry During COVID-19

Life in a small-town church is often very different than many of us realize. It is important to remember the small, rural church during a time of pandemic and crisis.

May 4, 2020

Church

Four Questions on Mentoring During a Pandemic

A crisis is a magnifier that tends to reveal cracks – but also highlights needs. What type of feedback are you receiving? Are your congregants enjoying your extra emails, texts and phone calls? Has this season revealed your need to spend less time on large group events and more time on one-on-one ministry?

April 24, 2020

Helping Your Church Survive Financially and Emotionally

Even during a pandemic, church leaders can have a significant impact on the lives of their congregants by being wise stewards of both technology and finances.

April 13, 2020

Sustaining a Distant Church During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Pastors and church leaders make God their refuge and strength and thus rise to the occasion by marshaling practical and theologically-informed strategies in place for church life and by teaching the wisdom of Scripture concerning God’s faithfulness.

March 25, 2020

Church

Pastoral Care and Discipleship in a Time of Crisis

Christians have been here before, and we can take comfort and wisdom from the actions of those who faced these kinds of things well. During the first 100 years or so of the early church, there are letters written by Roman governors during times of plague talking about the behavior of this strange new group of people, Christians.

March 19, 2020

Doubt/Struggles with Faith

Does Philosophy Have a Place in the Pulpit?

You don’t need a degree in philosophy to incorporate apologetics into sermons. A solid study of basic logic, worldviews and arguments for Christianity and against other viewpoints can fortify those in the church to have a winsome reason for their hope in Christ

February 17, 2020

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Managing Perceptions in Pastoral Ministry

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Being “Together” While Churches Remain Closed

The Importance Of Rural Ministry During COVID-19

Four Questions on Mentoring During a Pandemic

Helping Your Church Survive Financially and Emotionally

Sustaining a Distant Church During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Pastoral Care and Discipleship in a Time of Crisis

Does Philosophy Have a Place in the Pulpit?

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