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Ben White photo – Unsplash By Meredith Cook Like most people in the world, we’ve been staying at home for weeks as countries try to slow the spread of COVID-19. It’s been a strange time.  My husband, who works with pastors, has been working from home, and I’ve watched him spend most of his time … Continue reading “4 Ways to Pray for Pastors Right Now”

Getty image By Chandler Vannoy Over the past two months, tough decisions are being made by leaders in every space. Church leaders in particular are having to navigate how to lead their church without being able to gather in person. Now that shelter at home policies are lifting in many areas of the country, leaders … Continue reading “6 Ways to Respond When People Disagree with Your Church Reopening Plan”

Nick Morrison photo – Unsplash By Todd McMichen I cut my teeth on ministry back in the 1980s and the offering was way different decades ago. There were no handheld digital devices and the church had yet to experience several public financial scandals that would prove to have lasting effects on how the church would … Continue reading “8 Tips to Collect a Virtual Offering 24/7”

By Mark Hallock As a pastor, what does it mean to lead by faith in this strange time? There are times in ministry when we believe God is leading in one direction (and perhaps He is), but it may only be for a short period of time before He changes things up. Without notice, He … Continue reading “Are You Willing to Change Directions as God Leads?”

Photo by Matt Botsford on Unsplash By Josh King I can’t be the only one who feels like I’m communicating with our church more, not less, during this season of social distancing.  Before coronavirus, the primary methods of disseminating information were the weekly worship gathering and a monthly newsletter we’ve been (snail) mailing. Today, our … Continue reading “4 Messages Your Scattered Church Needs to Hear Between Sundays”

Gaelle Marcel photo – Unsplash By Ben Trueblood When met with the challenge of not being able to gather in person due to COVID-19, student pastors jumped to the next right platform and moved their ministries online. It was a smart and needed move—digital ministry to reach digital natives.  Teenagers are already online and student … Continue reading “3 Considerations for Reopening Your Student Ministry”

Jp Valery photo – Unsplash By Juan Sanchez As a part of the CARES Act, the government is sending Economic Stimulus Payments (ESP) to Americans who filed income tax returns in 2018 or 2019. As pastors, we have a responsibility to shepherd our people to be faithful stewards with all that our Lord provides.  To be … Continue reading “5 Faithful Ways to Use Your COVID-19 Stimulus Money”

Getty photo By Yana Conner I have a problem. Maybe it’s a sin problem, but I’m not ready to call it that. I still want to interpret my busyness as doing the Lord’s will. Because I am, right? Isn’t taking that phone call from a distressed disciple—after I’ve already tucked myself nicely into bed—the definition … Continue reading “Is This Common Idol Sabotaging Your Ministry?”

Getty image By Mark Dance As COVID season slowly winds down, I’m assessing the condition of my own heart, soul, mind, and strength. I’m asking God to show me the true condition of my life and ministry so that He can prune out anything that’s unfruitful.  My interest in personal pruning was inspired by a … Continue reading “2 Questions for Personal Pruning During a Pandemic”

Anastasiia Chepinska photo – Unsplash By Josh King Someone once said if no one is following you, you’re not a leader; you’re just going for a walk.  To that end I believe it’s wise to ask those you’re leading what they think and how they feel. I know feelings are not something church leaders prefer … Continue reading “4 Surprising Things I Learned About My Church’s Views on Re-Entry”