Processing the Short Term Experience
I want to give you an idea of what to expect when your STM trip participant comes home. There is typically a four-stage process.
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I want to give you an idea of what to expect when your STM trip participant comes home. There is typically a four-stage process.
In some instances, the law places a restriction on consent—not because of age or cognitive ability—but because there is a higher societal value to uphold. This article will look more closely at that issue.
Consent is a short word, but long on meaning. There is much to know about consent, and there is much to misunderstand about consent.
Why have synods at all? Why spend the time, energy, and money to hold this week-long gathering?
The stated clerk of classis serves as the official correspondent for the classis. The function of the synodical deputy is to represent the interests of synod in the life or actions of the classis. Resources for both of these can be found on this webpage.
Archival information including recordings, reports, committees, agendas and documents from past synod gatherings.
What connection exists between leadership and deacons? Deacons are called to lead as they represent Jesus in the church and in the community, so here are a few examples from His ministry to remind us how serving and leading go hand in hand.
Today we have immense control over our music. But when we come to worship, we can’t design a playlist of our favorite songs. What should we do?
"Double vision” involves the ability to see the world from the perspective of another person or culture without losing the unique perspective of our own experience or culture. That means, even professing the same Lord and observing the same events, we as Christians can still view things from distinct angles.
If you pair up with another leader to share a class or rotate by unit or quarter, consider having a conversation about these key concerns.