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2020
Why Passion in Ministry Isn’t Enough
By Greg Mathias It is not uncommon for me to sit across the table from a friend, colleague, or student and hear stories of burnout, disillusionment, and just plain weariness …
2020
Family Milestones and Parent-Child Discipleship
By Seth Stewart There comes a point as a student pastor when you realize that no matter how loudly and clearly you preach the Gospel, the message your students hear …
2020
Good Shepherds Always Point Their Flocks to the Great Shepherd
Anyone who has been a pastor for more than two minutes has likely felt the burden of what it means to shepherd God’s flock. We’ve all felt the pastoral pressures …
2019
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 4 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 4: From Managing Projects to Leading Members Luke 10:1-12 When we can make these shifts from needs to assets, from programs to domain engagement, from working …
2019
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 3 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 3: From Working for the City to Working with the City This shift is one of relationship and expectations. In regard to the relationship, this shift …
2019
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 2 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 2: From Programs to Domain Engagement This second shift is more organizational than personal. In other words, if you are in church leadership, this shift should …
2019
6 Ways to Help Renew Your Mind & Prevent Drift in Ministry
Over the years, I have seen in my own life and in the lives of others, the following unfortunate mantra: “I am so busy with ministry to others that I …
2019
Is Ecclesiology Really Important to Youth Ministry?
“Hey man! Welcome to the Student Ministry! How are you?” “I’m good.” “Awesome. Is this your first time at church in a while, or have you been going somewhere else?” …
2016
Push and Pull the Gospel
Bobby Lane | 2 Corinthians 4 | Missions Conference Bobby Lane challenges us to evaluate how we are pushing or pulling the Gospel to those around us now, and how …
2016
Summary of Philemon: 355 Words
335 Words. The shortest and most personal letter that Paul wrote in the New Testament was the book of Philemon. And when you read Philemon you are reminded that the …