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July 8, 2014
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Plan for Safety at VBS!
Recommended steps for child safety this summer.
August 22, 2011
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Lifelong Learning
Many a young pastor leaves the seminary eager to pursue a life in ministry. Why, then, do so many face debilitating stress after just a few years of service, while others flee the profession before middle age?
April 25, 2011
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Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts — the Church as Family System
In an ecosystem, each plant and creature relies on the functioning of the other to thrive. So it is with church systems.
February 28, 2011
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Rest for the Weary — Being Renewed for Life and Ministry
According to Statistics Canada, almost one-third of working Canadian adults perceive themselves as workaholics. Yes, workaholics put in more hours, but that is not what defines them.
December 17, 2010
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Emotional Intelligence in Ministry—The Crux of the Matter
Daniel Goleman’s bestselling book Emotional Intelligence: Why It can Matter More than IQ billed itself as “the groundbreaking book that redefined what it means to be smart.” On his blog, Goleman admits that he was surprised when the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) spread like wildfire.
December 8, 2010
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Life in the Fishbowl
While many pastors feel their profession has moved beyond the “glass house” phenomenon of an earlier era, pastors’ families cannot escape the reality that they still play a central—and highly—visible role in the church.
October 26, 2010
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Sabbatical: A Healthy Distance
The lyrics of this 90s-era Bette Midler hit, “From a Distance,” imply that eyeing a situation from afar offers a healthy change in perspective. Many pastors are discovering that, too.
October 25, 2010
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No Longer Alone - Why Friendships Matter in Ministry
Here’s a riddle for you. What is surrounded on all sides, but still stands painfully alone? The answer: the clergy.
August 25, 2010
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When the Pastor's Family Goes Without Shoes
Meeting together to discuss their work and home lives, the members of the peer group say they quickly came to realize that the health of a pastor’s marriage and family life is an important determinant for the health of ministry.
August 23, 2010
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Widening the Circle: Nurturing the Multi-Ethnic Church
The City of Toronto ranks among one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with over 140 languages and dialects spoken there. “Diversity is our Strength” boasts Toronto’s motto, and its population mirrors that vision.
June 23, 2010
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Finding Spiritual Green Space
A group of pastors from New England is making the case for planning green space in our spiritual lives, too. “As cities carve out green spaces to break urban congestion, we need to help each other find green spaces in our busy lives.”
June 22, 2010
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When the Generation Gap Comes to Church
It is not only businesses that can suffer from generational disharmony. When the generation gap comes to church, it can wreak havoc with a congregational’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
June 7, 2010
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Spouses in Pastoral Ministry: Their Role
When the Christian Reformed Church North America was awarded a Lilly Endowment grant of nearly $2 million in September 2002, the funding provided the momentum for an initiative with the potential to transform local churches and their pastors through “Sustaining Pastoral Excellence.”
April 16, 2010
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Smaller Churches Measure Up Big
Do smaller churches measure up? “Often, size becomes a major diagnostic tool for churches,” says Rev. Paul Van Dyken, pastor of Grace Christian Reformed Church in Burke, Vermont. “People think that if you’re not big, you’re not healthy.”
April 8, 2010
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Church Leadership: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Bomhof says he has learned that serving a larger congregation requires different skills than he relied upon in his smaller charges, and he’s intentionally sought out opportunities to hone those much-needed skills. He is not alone in that.
March 7, 2010
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Small Churches Have Big Appeal
Do small churches suffer from inferiority complexes? Elzo Tenyenhuis, pastor of a small Christian Reformed church in Kincardine, Ontario, admits that small churches often struggle with issues of self-perception.
February 23, 2010
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Church Leadership: Lonely Road or Shared Journey?
Is it lonely at the top? An increasing number of pastors are saying that it doesn’t have to be. Through peer group learning, they’re discovering that leadership can be better when it is experienced as a shared journey.
February 22, 2010
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The Cost of Not Caring for Your Pastor
A pastor’s care can be costly, and the expense is not salary-related. Many pastors simply pay too high a price to practice their profession. It’s a condition common among the helping professionals—sometimes referred to as the “cost of caring.”
February 18, 2010
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Rural Depopulation and the Church
Rural depopulation has had many repercussions, especially for government and others who strive to provide the same level of service with fewer local human and financial resources. The church faces similar challenges.
February 3, 2010
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Teamwork and Healthy Pastoring
Today's churches offer more diverse programs than ever before, and church leaders must deal with increasingly complex issues. Pastors, too, are challenged by greater demands on their time and increasing stress levels.
January 9, 2010
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An Ounce of Prevention: Healthy Pastors, Healthy Churches
In all areas of life—from home repair to healthcare—prevention simply makes good sense. Why not put a little effort today into prevention if it means we can avoid big problems—and expensive cures—in the future?