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Chander R photo – Unsplash By Rachel Sinclair As the economy struggles and people long to return to life as it was, the question of “when will the coronavirus pandemic end?” weighs heavily on everyone’s mind. Trillia Newbell, author of Sacred Endurance, shares how Christianity is made for endurance and how believers have a different … Continue reading “Called to Endurance: The Church and the Coronavirus”

Wallace Chuck photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls As the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home guidelines stretch into their third month, pastors and other church leaders have made extraordinary shifts to their ministries. These changes have not come without pain and stress. Lifeway Research followed up their survey of pastors in March with a new … Continue reading “Pastors Reveal Their Top 9 Current Ministry Stressors”

Jaelynn Castillo photo – Unsplash By Joe McKeever “I waited on the Lord and He heard my cry,” said the Psalmist (Psalm 40:1). He may have been waiting, but he was crying to the Lord at the same time. These days, my wife and I are waiting a lot. We’re sheltering in place in our … Continue reading “While You’re Waiting: Trusting the Holy Spirit’s Timing”

Photo by Perry Grone on Unsplash By Ken Braddy COVID-19. I wish I had never heard that term before. It has disrupted our lives in unimaginable ways. And who knows what the future may hold and how it will continue to impact our lives? I’m thankful that God is more powerful than the worst pandemic, … Continue reading “6 Conversations to Have with Your Ministry Volunteers”

Photo by Gabriel Benois on Unsplash By Chris Surratt After several weeks of social distancing, most of us are now accustomed to gathering with our communities online. It took us a few attempts to understand how online conferencing platforms work, but we did it, and now it’s time to utilize this new normal for more … Continue reading “How to Choose a Bible Study for Your Online Group”

U.S. Air National Guard photo – Staff Sgt. Ryan Campbell By Chris Hulshof If you’ve been to an eye doctor, you’ll recognize the centerpiece of the office. The phoropter is what the doctor puts in front of your eyes to adjust dials while saying, “1 or 2?” As you respond, the doctor changes the lenses … Continue reading “2 Strategies for Seeing Scripture More Clearly”

Belo Rio Studio photo – Unsplash By Ken Braddy Many things we do in our churches may be similar or exactly the same as we reopen. Depending upon our denominations, our ministry contexts, and what our local authorities allow, other decisions will be more unique. That said, here are seven things to make sure you … Continue reading “7 Items for Your Ministry Re-Entry Checklist”

Photo by Jordan Wozniak on Unsplash By Kevin Freeman We find several troubling negative aspects of our COVID-19 quarantine, but what about the positive aspects? There is a silver lining for both families and ministries during our period of sequester, plus a few tips along the way. 1. There is rest in the land. Reports … Continue reading “6 Ways the Pandemic Has Been Good for Your Ministry”

Pixabay photo – Pexels By Matt Henslee This whole COVID-19 season is tiring and stressful. I thought it was just me, but the more I talk to fellow pastors, I’m learning it’s a shared feeling—we’re tired. Perhaps it’s not as much physical exhaustion as it is spiritual or mental, but we’re plum tuckered out. Being … Continue reading “Dear Tired Pastor, Jesus Rested and You Can Too”

Pexels photo By Aaron Earls Mother’s Day can be a complicated Sunday for many churches. This Mother’s Day may be the most complicated in quite some time. A 2012 Lifeway Research study found Mother’s Day to be one of the three highest attendance day for churches, but pastors often struggle with how to recognize mothers … Continue reading “7 Ways Your Church Can Honor Moms While Socially Distanced”