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The Most Vital Step Your Church Can Take to Address Racism
The Most Vital Step Your Church Can Take to Address Racism What is the most vital step your church can take to address racism? It’s an important topic that deserves ongoing conversation. In the words of US President Joe Biden, “We have all seen the knee of injustice...
The Four Rules of Helping
The Four Rules of Helping “I’m tired of giving people $40 toward a shut-off notice, or a plastic grocery bag of Spam and crackers, or a one night’s stay in a hotel as our feeble attempt at outreach here,” Rev. Tina Cross told me, her voice rising with conviction. “I...
Greening Our Faith
Greening Our Faith Going green is all the rage. But what does it really mean? For persons and communities of faith, it's more than just changing light bulbs, although that's important. Going green at its core is about recognizing our right relationship with both our...
Three Tips for Church Leaders in Weird and Crazy Times
Three Tips for Church Leaders in Weird and Crazy Times How do you lead well as a church leader in a weird and crazy world? Most church leaders were trained to lead congregations during times of relative stability. You knew you would have to work harder than your...
The Gift of Unhurried Time
The Gift of Unhurried Time The gift of unhurried time is a prize we long for these days. Pulling together online worship and doing remote ministry takes more time than anyone could have imagined. Many leaders have shared with me that they are weary to the bone. I can...
Can We Rise Again?
Can We Rise Again? We say we are an Easter people, but after a year of living with the unimaginable impacts of COVID-19 and uncertainty about the future, the persistent question is, can we rise again? As we complete this 40 Days of Apostleship we have been focused on...
