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Christmas exhaustion and hope
Devotionals

Meditating on Hope: December 8

Feeling exhausted by Christmas preparations and ministry responsibilities? Becky Ahlberg reflects on Isaiah 40:28-31, encouraging weary church leaders and readers to find renewed strength in the Lord throughout…

Becky Ahlberg · December 8, 2015
Story-centered worship planning
Worship & Prayer

Storytellers: Worship Beyond Music

Laura Dingman explains how The Creek shifted from sermon-centered to story-centered worship planning, using a five-word gospel framework and creative practices that engage congregations through Scripture, testimony, prayer,…

Laura Dingman · December 7, 2015
Christmas hope in difficult times
Devotionals

Meditating on Hope: December 7

Reflect on Christmas hope in difficult times through the story of Pearl Harbor and a wartime Christmas tree lighting. Becky Ahlberg encourages readers to discover renewed purpose and…

Becky Ahlberg · December 7, 2015
Worship as spiritual formation
Worship & Prayer

An Interview with Randy Gill

Worship minister Randy Gill discusses worship as spiritual formation, the importance of lament, creative expression, and the challenges of planning a cappella and instrumental services that shape congregations…

Jennifer Johnson · December 6, 2015
Advent devotional on hope
Devotionals

Meditating on Hope: December 6

Find renewed hope this Advent with Becky Ahlberg's reflection on Isaiah's promise of the Messiah. Discover encouragement for facing holiday busyness, personal struggles, and uncertainty while looking forward…

Becky Ahlberg · December 6, 2015
24 Days of Disrupt Advent challenge
Organizations & Events

Disrupted

Discover Amor Ministries' 24 Days of Disrupt Advent challenge and five practical lessons from Jeff Ahlberg on generosity, family mission statements, community relationships, and preparing for a more…

Jeff Ahlberg · December 4, 2015
appreciate your pastor at Christmas
Church & Ministry

16 Ways to Make Your Minister Happy at Christmas

Looking for meaningful ways to appreciate your pastor at Christmas? Discover 16 thoughtful ideas, from practical acts of service and encouraging notes to gifts that help pastors and…

Jennifer Johnson · December 3, 2015
Racial Empathy and Christian Reconciliation
Culture & Public Square

Why White Christians Just Don’t Get It

Brian Jones challenges Christians to listen before judging racial injustice, drawing on childhood friendships and experiences of prejudice. Three church leaders respond with perspectives on reconciliation, empathy, and…

Brian Jones · November 30, 2015
Church Leadership Transition Planning
Pastoral Transitions & Succession

Moving On

Bob Mink recounts his transition after 30 years leading Discovery Christian Church, sharing practical lessons about preparing a successor, communicating with the congregation, and honoring both outgoing and…

Bob Mink · November 29, 2015
Everyday Acts of Christian Service
Christian Living

Unexpected Encounters

Charlie Maloney shares two unexpected experiences as a volunteer hospital chaplain, showing how helping a stray puppy and returning a lost checkbook became meaningful opportunities for Christlike kindness…

Charles Maloney · November 27, 2015
Urban Church Planting and Racial Reconciliation
Church & Ministry

Back to the City

Kendi Howells Douglas calls for diverse urban churches rooted in biblical reconciliation, challenging traditional church growth assumptions. Travis Hurley, Doug Lucas, and Nick Parsons respond with perspectives on…

Kendi Howells Douglas · November 23, 2015
Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church Review
Reviews

Leading the Church to Look Like Heaven

Dick Alexander reviews Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church by Mark DeYmaz and Harry Li, examining seven challenges, practical solutions, and the book's value for leaders building healthy, culturally…

Dick Alexander · November 22, 2015
ICOM 2015 Away Team Mission Strategies
Organizations & Events

ICOM: A Conference with Eternal Value

Rick Jett reflects on ICOM 2015 and its “Away Team” theme, highlighting compassion, grace and truth, cooperation, and courageous recruitment. Executive director David Empson also shares conference attendance,…

Rick Jett · November 21, 2015
Churchless Americans and Christianity
Church & Ministry

How to Respond to the Trend of ‘Churchless Christians’

What does it mean when 62 percent of churchless Americans identify as Christians? Michael C. Mack explores Barna Group findings and considers how churches can respond through stronger…

Michael C. Mack · November 19, 2015
missions in closed countries
Mission & Evangelism

Opening Doors: Sharing the Gospel in Closed Countries

How can the gospel reach people in countries closed to Christian evangelism? An anonymous author explores dreams, media, business opportunities, prayer, and discipleship through the story of Sousida…

Name Withheld · November 16, 2015
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