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Steven Wright photo – Unsplash By Barnabas Piper What do blind dates, your first meeting with a therapist, and joining a small group have in common? They all feel like complete gambles. You walk in, meet strangers, and try to figure out how to be the kind of honest that develops a relationship but not … Continue reading “7 Traits of Meaningful Authenticity in a Small Group”

Getty image By Ryan Rice Have you ever needed a pick me up? No, not the afternoon cup of coffee that fuels the rest of your day, but actual words of encouragement? We live in a discouraging world. I often wonder if it gives people joy to discourage others? Recently, leaders of all stripes faced … Continue reading “3 Encouragements for Discouraged Pastors”

Annie Spratt photo – Unsplash By Kimberlee Norris and Greg Love Since mid-March, virtually all K-12 education is occurring remotely. In many ways social distancing has limited the risk of inappropriate physical touch, while increasing the risk of inappropriate online communication. In the wake of COVID-19, how can schools and ministries mitigate the risk of … Continue reading “How to Combat Online Child Sex Abuse During COVID-19”

Jon Tyson photo – Unsplash By Ken Braddy Each congregation will have to arrive at a decision about how they will reopen. Most want to follow the guidelines from our local, state and national leaders. That means that congregations will not arrive at the same conclusions about how to reopen. Many things we do in … Continue reading “10 Easy-to-Overlook Aspects of Church Reopening”

CSB Verse-by-Verse Reference Bible By Matt Henslee I know the adage, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” and it’s true, but sometimes, authors and publishers go all out on their covers, and it’s the icing on the cake. Take Susie, for example, by Ray Rhodes, with Susannah Spurgeon emblazoned prominently for all to … Continue reading “5 Things I Love About the CSB Verse-by-Verse Reference Bible”

Zach Vessels photo – Unsplash By Todd Adkins In wake of COVID-19, we have a tremendous opportunity to build an army of volunteers and leaders in our churches, not just an audience of spectators.  New volunteer roles are emerging during this season, and many existing roles must be adapted to ensure the health of your … Continue reading “25 New Church Volunteer Opportunities From COVID-19”

Annie Spratt photo – Unsplash By Ken Braddy None of us had heard of this dreaded virus just a short time ago. Now it’s likely to be added to the next iteration of the dictionary. Like other events in our nation’s history that are remembered decades later, there’s no doubt COVID-19 will be listed among … Continue reading “5 Tips for Reducing Expenses in your Post-COVID-19 Budget”

Jan Kopřiva photo – Unsplash By Clint Ellis Recently, I took part in some spring cleaning at home, more specifically on my toolbox. The lid wouldn’t close because of the number of tools inside.  As I laid it out on the floor, I had to answer the question, “Do I need this many tools?” For … Continue reading “3 Spring Cleaning Areas for Your Spiritual Life”

Nycholas Benaia photo – Unsplash By Micah Fries When I was young, we watched a movie about a pastor’s family. The movie family had different signals they would use for their preacher father in case he needed help. They had signs for their dad saying the wrong thing, his zipper was unzipped, or even if … Continue reading “Why I Stopped Preaching Long Sermons”

Kristina Tripkovic photo – Unsplash By David C. Wang In varying degrees, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all of our physical, financial, relational, and emotional health. I would add that it also presents unique challenges to our spiritual life. Congregational gatherings have abruptly transitioned online, and even as churches slowly reopen their … Continue reading “3 Keys to Navigating Trauma, Grief, and Loss from COVID-19 in Your Church”