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August 10, 2011

Feed My Sheep

By Bill D. Hallsted The dream came again that night. It was always the same dream, with minor variations. In the dream, I was asked by some friends to care for their animals while they were gone. I don”t remember whether the dream even included why they were gone, or for how long. What was clear was my failure. The request, or my agreement, was not at all foreign to my experience. With my background in ranching, it was natural. I knew how to take care of animals. I was also the preacher. Who better to ask for a favor

March 2, 2008

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Leadership Development

Celebrating Ordination

By Chuck Sackett I finally wrote the letter I”ve been promising for 10 years to write. I know it”s been 10 years because I was going to write it for my 25th anniversary in ministry. Where does time go? It”s now 35 years and counting. I sent the letter to my ordaining congregation. A faithful (if naÃ¯ve) group of people who were willing to put their “stamp of approval” on me. I”ve been grateful for years. But I”ve never taken the opportunity to let them know I”m still involved, still faithful, still serving. I was remiss and am committed to