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Anshu A photo – Unsplash By Ken Braddy COVID-19 will leave a mark on our world, one way or another. Many things will change—for better or worse. And the way we do church is no exception. Here are a few long- and short-term changes we’ll see in some of our churches in the weeks and … Continue reading “5 Key Ministry Modifications to Anticipate After COVID-19”

Sincerely Media photo – Unsplash By Joe Barnard There was a time when to tolerate something meant to endure pain or hardship with self-restraint. This virtue had useful applications, especially when thinking about human relationships. Tolerating another person was the willingness to let him or her think and act independently despite disagreement—even if the disagreement was fierce.  Thus, … Continue reading “Recovering Tolerance as a Christian Virtue”

Logan Weaver photo – Unsplash By Craig Thompson We’re all beginning to breathe a sigh of relief as it appears the measures are being slowly relaxed across our country. Many churches are worshiping outdoors, some are even beginning to return to indoor worship services. But experts across the country and the world urge us to … Continue reading “Is Your Church Prepared for Future Pandemics? 6 Things to Do Now”

Pexels photo By Joel Rainey Our church is blessed to be in an area where COVID-19 hasn’t spread widely, and our state’s governor lifted restrictions a month ago that allowed us to begin gathering in person for worship again.    After a couple of weeks of “phased in” worship with our officers, staff, and volunteers, … Continue reading “4 Traits People Should See in Their Pastor During a Pandemic”

Anton photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls As state and local restrictions begin to lift, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines for churches gathering physically again. In the “Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith,” the CDC noted the guidance is intended to respect the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of … Continue reading “Key Takeaways From the CDC Guidelines for Church Reopenings”

Rodolfo Quirós photo – Pexels By Matt Henslee There’s a cliché in ministry circles that says, “What you save them with, you save them to.” While that might be an oversimplification, and God has certainly used the means of wild game banquets and Nerf wars to draw many to Himself, the gospel we share in … Continue reading “Sharing the Gospel in the Way Jesus Commanded”

Photo by Xan Griffin on Unsplash By Derwin L. Gray Pastors and church leaders have faced a uniquely difficult task. We’ve had to lead the way in a global pandemic. I don’t know about you, but I have never lived through a global pandemic before. It’s understandable that many of us may feel ill-equipped. Every … Continue reading “3 Actions to Steer Your Church Toward Joy During a Crisis”

Han Lahandoe photo – Unsplash By Mark Dance Like you, I’m tired of talking about the virus. We’re all ready to move on with our lives and ministries. But before we do, let’s take stock of some of the sovereign surprises we’ve seen this spring.  1. Online Tools Countless churches began online worship and giving … Continue reading “3 Pandemic Lemons Churches Turned Into Ministry Lemonade”

Joseph Ngabo photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Jesus called His followers to be “peacemakers,” but that often seems impossible in a world so divided and torn apart by conflict. Yet pastor and author Tony Merida says the biblical concept of peace allows Christians to stand apart and provide a glimpse of eternity in the … Continue reading “Blessed Are the Peacemakers, But What Is Biblical Peace?”

Photo by Francisco Moreno on Unsplash By Josh King “Calm down. Relax.” In the history of freaking out, the words “calm down” have never actually calmed anyone down. There are many stressors for pastors. But before we get all worked up about a few things, let’s approach the challenges that lay in front of us … Continue reading “3 Things That Stress Pastors Out (But Shouldn’t)”