Discipleship in a Time of Pandemic
A conversation about wise ways to make disciples with some of the leadership team of City Church in Compton, California.
This is a public forum to share ideas, ask questions, and reflect on being a pastor in the CRC.
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A conversation about wise ways to make disciples with some of the leadership team of City Church in Compton, California.
Read the story of how Roger and Audrey Otten share the light in their community.
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“It’s not about how much should we give, but how much should we keep.”
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.
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?
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.
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.
Financial Shalom seeks to support current or potential bivocational pastors through a new program called the Bivocational Growth Fellowship. Learn more and apply!
Learn why Phil and Sheri Hall are quick to tell others about the Stewards Fund through Barnabas Foundation.
When we have hard conversations, it's easy to get stuck. Good process can help keep groups focused on moving forward with the important stuff.
Making a difference in people’s lives is a big part of what motivates CRC pastors. What happens when a pandemic strikes and you begin to suspect you haven’t made much of a difference after all?
What if embracing disappointment really can do wonders for the human soul and the soul of a congregation?
I have strong beliefs about many of the issues addressed in the study report. I assume you do, too. What can it look like, practically, to live into Paul’s instructions to a church divided this way?
Nine years into being a pastor, I got a phone call from a woman who was not a member of the church I was serving. She wanted to arrange to come and “do her fifth step” with me.
In this book, you'll learn about narcissism and how it affects pastors and churches. You’ll likely learn some things about yourself as well.
Worship is about what’s in your heart; but don’t forget about what’s in your hands.