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Reordering Life Together
The church finds itself in the midst of transition. Instead of offering "charity" to our communities, what about "investment" with our communities.
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June 3, 2020
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The 'In Between' Time: Transitions
I'm seeking to find my way through a time of transition. I want to avoid it and just keep going, but I'm sensing God's call to sit in the in between.
June 3, 2020
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A Letter to Churches in the US
As a friend and a representative of a closely connected group of citizens and Christ followers just north of our shared border, I want to say, “I’m sorry.”
June 3, 2020
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Sabbath and Being De-Centered
Celebrating the Sabbath de-centers our understanding of life as we proclaim that a brown man from the Middle East is our Lord.
June 2, 2020
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Some Thoughts on Risk-Taking
In an episode of North Woods Law, Fish and Game wardens and volunteers carried a girl who had broken her ankle down a mountain in the rain. My roommate commented on the danger of hiking in the rain.
June 1, 2020
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Beyond Thoughts and Prayer
White Americans often ask, “What’s the problem”? “Why do you make everything about race”? This is largely because they cannot see or feel the unseen world in which black people live.
May 28, 2020
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5 Factors That Influence Resilience in Children
These five factors can determine how well kids deal with and recover from difficult life situations.
May 27, 2020
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Spiritual Protection
Seeking prayer. God Bless!
May 27, 2020
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What Does the Islamic Call to Prayer (Adhan) Really Say?
This article takes a close look at the Arabic words of the adhan (Muslim call to prayer) and unpacks their meaning.
May 27, 2020
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8 Gift Ideas for Grads in Your Church
Do you have a graduate in your church or community? Here are eight ideas for unique and meaningful gifts.
May 26, 2020
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Conspiracies and Calvinism
It’s tidier to believe God plans everything that happens even if we cannot ever (or at least for now) know why. But maybe we are not supposed to have a tidy theology on such wild and wooly matters.
May 23, 2020
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When Doubts Assail...
We look for accolades to prop us up, to make us feel better about ourselves, trying to prove that we really are someone of importance. But I have to ask: whose voice am I listening to?
May 22, 2020
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For Such A Time As This: Bringing Our Whole Story to Bear
Join us as women share stories of what has shaped us and freed us. We'll also reflect on how to bring our whole selves—bodies, intellects, and hearts—to bear.
May 22, 2020
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When Change Is Thrust Upon Us: 3 Models for Navigating New Terrain
Ministry leaders are exploring their church’s desire and their capacity to change. The following resources can help you and your teams reflect on both as you begin to imagine the next ministry season.
May 22, 2020
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Coaching Corner: Ambassadors of Awesomeness
Leadership is not about the leader, but about the people they have the opportunity to serve.
May 20, 2020
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COVID and Council: The Conversation You’re Dreading Is the Opportunity the World Is Waiting For
On May 20, Pastor Church Resources convened a panel not about the logistics of reopening but about the practices and postures that help congregations engage challenging conversations in hopeful ways.
May 20, 2020
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: The Courage To Suffer
The book challenges those who want to offer easy answers or fix grief with spiritual band aids.
May 20, 2020
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Spiritual Direction
My first experience of formal spiritual direction led me to appreciate the value of seeking out that direction for my life.
May 19, 2020
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Living Under Hope's Roof
How can we encourage each other to focus on what we hope for, and the One in whom our hope is rooted, rather than what we’re hoping against in these strange and uncertain times?
May 19, 2020
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New Faces in Chaplaincy: May 2020
Chaplaincy and Care Ministry congratulates John Kyu Hahn on his recent endorsement and welcomes new Senior Administrative Assistant, Carol VanderArk Champion. Learn more about their work and ministry here!
May 17, 2020
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Not Lacking in Anything
Have you considered the challenges face masks pose to people who are hard of hearing? Have you considered the struggles someone with social anxiety may feel when no one will go near them?
May 17, 2020
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"Zoomed Out" COVID Reflections On the Ascension
Maybe prayer, like Zoom, produces a longing in our bones for the day when we'll once again see face to face.
May 17, 2020
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Second Wave (of Grief)
Grief work that is neglected has a tendency to resurface in harmful ways. How can Christians leverage the resources of our faith to grieve the ambiguous and real losses that have accompanied COVID-19?
May 14, 2020
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On Baseball and Loving Our Neighbor During COVID-19
What does it mean to love our neighbors and our neighborhoods in this moment?
May 13, 2020
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Missing my Starbucks Coffee and...Community
A pastor I spoke with recently shared, “During this time of COVID, I believe the elderly will bounce back. They are resilient in their faith. I am not so sure, however, about our youth."