This is a public forum to share ideas, ask questions, and reflect on being a pastor in the CRC.
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I wince every time I read a list of high-risk places to avoid during the pandemic. “Places of worship” is usually near the top of the list. Ouch! The story usually goes on. . .
Check your sermon file on this passage; my guess is you’ve got at least a few. That’s because preachers have to wrestle with this hard saying of Jesus.
How does your church help the pastor(s) cover their Self Employment (SECA) taxes? Should there be a universal policy for this among CRCs in the US?
Taking fresh steps in ministry and mission can be hard. We have to be rooted in being wanted, loved and adopted by God.
Are you in a leadership role at your church? What is something you have found challenging about leading at this time?
There are many commonly-held assumptions about members who leave a gift in their will to your church. This conversation debunks many of those myths!
Here are four ways to engage the 15% change that every congregation will go through following COVID-19.
Is there such a thing as too much giving? When it comes to generosity, is the sky always the limit?
The 2021 Yearbooks are now available; order your copy today!
'Giving Well' is the pastor's source for stewardship tips, resources and inspiration.
How far have we come in women’s ordination? The answer depends.
For 3 to 5 years, students will pursue reading and course work, deep and significant conversation with a plurality of peers, intense personal reflection, and original scholarship.
Joel has advice for anyone who wants to become a giver by being a saver, “Waste-not, want-not, and be a good steward,” says Joel. “God multiplies it all."
The phone call served as a powerful reminder to pay attention to the non-verbal cues being given on Zoom calls.
Who’s responsible for church vision? Listen in as Phil Leo and Jodi Koeman discuss the potential for broadly owned vision at your church.
Help generous believers give more effectively to your local church ministry by distributing Generosity Today to your congregation.
In this book, Andrew Root summons pastors back to their foundational calling and skill; that of being a minister.
Sermons and statements are insufficient to shape Christian faithfulness in the area of human sexuality. We need to study, talk, pray, and discern together.
A summary of key learnings from the 2020 survey of newly-ordained ministers' experiences being mentored.
What is the connection between a healthy marriage and a healthy pastor?
For Matt and Jen Viel, generous living isn’t done from a distance. Instead, they aim for front row seats.
To take their congregation on a journey of fresh steps in ministry and mission, pastors need to practice 4 x 4 leadership essentials. The first 4 x4 leadership essential is hope.
The stress of ministry during COVID is leading good pastors to consider leaving ministry altogether. They're burned out and exhausted. Here's how your council could help.
On January 26 to 27 and February 9 to 10, Pastor Church Resources will host a workshop for pastors who are asking questions about their calling.
When we long for more stuff, it's really pointing us to worship God. This sermon starter, based on Haggai 1, includes a sermon outline and summary.