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Retelling Childhood Stories
Perhaps the most insightful moment came when one pastor asked: What is your earliest childhood memory?
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January 6, 2020
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It's How They Lived
When the daughters of Hal and Jane Rodenhouse began to lend a hand with their parents’ finances, they were astounded by what they discovered.
January 6, 2020
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: "The Second Mountain" Book Review
If you are looking for a book around which to gather local clergy to have good conversation on transitions, The Second Mountain is an approachable and compelling read.
November 25, 2019
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Where Is Their Wealth Going?
A young pastor recently said to me, “Two-thirds of our church’s members are 65 years and older. What I want to know is this: Once they’re gone, where is all their wealth going?”
November 11, 2019
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Generosity’s Ripple Effect
Even in their will, Rich and Ann Meyer were careful to reflect giving as a priority.
October 29, 2019
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Does Jesus Want Me to Buy My Friends?
“Come again, Jesus? You’re pushing swag? To influence people? A bit unseemly, wouldn’t you say?”
October 2, 2019
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Post What You Preach
As communicators, we have the opportunity to inspire people, remind them of truth, and reiterate what is experienced on Sunday. Below are some simple tips to help you “post what you preach.”
September 30, 2019
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Three Ways to Turn Giving Into Ministry
What if we could change the narrative from "gotta" give to "get to" give?
September 19, 2019
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The Greatest of Songs
I want to love this song freely and with reason, not feeling like a fraud in my singleness.
August 20, 2019
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Should Pastors Know How Much Church Members Give?
I never wanted to know how much church members were giving; I didn't think it was any of my business. That assumption was a mistake.
August 1, 2019
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What Followers Should Expect from Spiritual Leaders
How about we give our spiritual leaders—and ourselves—an important gift: the gift of humanity.
July 23, 2019
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The One Thing
Let’s be clear, the point Jesus is making is not to live in abject poverty. Instead, it’s to trust God for your security and future, more than anything or anyone else.
June 25, 2019
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"You're All Caught Up"
I wonder what happen if more people sat in silence and solitude a little more often. What if Jesus’ followers, the Church, led the way in unplugging every now and then? How might it change us?
June 18, 2019
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A Budget by Any Other Name
My budget app snobbery provided fresh perspective on the simplicity of a personal budget.
June 11, 2019
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf - The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
This relatively recent book is officially about 225 pages but it reads like something half that long. I found it compelling and believe it may have real value for the ways in which Regional Pastors interact with other pastors.
June 11, 2019
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Tour de North
Ministry can be lonely work. That’s why it is crucial to intentionally connect ourselves with a team of riders, heading in the same direction.
June 10, 2019
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Being Human
People expect a lot from their pastor. What we sometimes fail to remember is that they, like us, are human.
May 21, 2019
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I Gave Up My Cup of Joe for Lent… Here’s What I Learned
On Ash Wednesday I decided to give up my afternoon cup of coffee and thus began the longest Lenten season of my life.
May 14, 2019
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Finding Mission Through Financial Shalom
Faith Community CRC in Beaver Dam, WI has always found meaningful and creative ways to connect to their community in mission. Recently this required the church to decide whether their next pastor would be full-time.
May 7, 2019
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Avoiding Ministry Burnout: Establishing Personal Priorities in Missions
In a family, decisions are made with how we use our time, how we spend our money, and how we rank our priorities. How does this look on the mission field? Here are some thing we learned.
May 1, 2019
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Getting off to a Great Start: Welcoming Your New Pastor
An elder's email question turns into a conversation at Pastor Church Resources about churches that receive new pastors.
April 16, 2019
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Don't Let This Creep Near You
It may already be too late. This creep is sneaky. Everyone is vulnerable, regardless of age, class, gender or race. I’m talking about “lifestyle creep.” It’s a thing—a very real thing.
March 19, 2019
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: The New Copernicans
“Where have all the young adults gone?” If you are a regional pastor, or a resource and friend to the pastors of your classis, this book has helpful insights on the young adults of our culture.
March 19, 2019
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These Are My Thoughts on FIRE
No, my actual thoughts aren’t on fire. Instead, here are my thoughts on the FIRE (Financial Independence Retiring Early) movement that’s picking up steam and making headlines.