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Let's Talk Sermons
Is your church in the middle of a sermon series or getting ready to start a new one this fall? If so, what is the topic?
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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 6, 2019
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The Generous Church: Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Pastor
You're invited to a special event Barnabas Foundation is holding for CRC pastors! Held September 24-25 in Grand Rapids, MI, this event will focus on fostering generosity in the Church.
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.
July 9, 2019
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Funding Secrets From the Nonprofit World
In this recording, Phil Leo and Kurt Knoll, both from the Barnabas Foundation, share secrets from the nonprofit world for sustaining and expanding ministry. Tons of takeaways!
July 9, 2019
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Resources for Preaching on the Miracles of Jesus
In this short piece, I will highlight four books that have been helpful in sermon preparation on the miracles of Jesus, a subject which occupies about 20% of the contents of the Gospels.
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 13, 2019
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Refreshed for the Call Conference in Calgary, AB
Calling all CRC Pastors and Commissioned Pastors! We'd love for you to come to the Refreshed for the Call conference this fall. Relevant discussions, refreshing setting, and nominal cost.
June 13, 2019
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The Coming Glory: Hope Now for Life After Death
"The Coming Glory" is a new book by Rev. Paul Swets that provides a straightforward and pastoral explanation of the hope that we find in scripture concerning death.
June 11, 2019
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Supporting Women and Ethnic Minority Leaders in the Pastoral Call Process
What could be done to improve our support for women and ethnic minority leaders when they are seeking a pastoral or ministerial call?
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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Pastors Who Grieve While in Ministry
A year ago, in a conversation with a regional pastor, I was led to think seriously again about pastors who experience significant loss while in ministry.
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.
June 3, 2019
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"Hey Pastor, Can I Donate Stock to the Church?"
Barnabas Foundation makes it easy for you to answer this question with a resounding, "YES!"
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 30, 2019
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Barnabas Foundation Resources Available to CRC Churches
Watch this recording of my Facebook live presentation about the variety of complimentary resources and services available to CRC churches from Barnabas Foundation.
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.
April 3, 2019
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Defining Success in Ministry
For a landscaper, growing grass is proof of a job well done. But how does one define success in ministry? To sustain pastoral excellence, we need a definition of pastoral ministry success that is viable.
