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A Theology Of The Spirit In Doctrine
158 Book Reviews Teresa Chai (ed.), A Theology of the Spirit in Doctrine and Demonstration: Essays in Honor of Wonsuk and JulieMA(Eugene,OR: Wipf and…
He Is Calling – It’s Up to You :: By Dennis Huebshman
John 10:14-18; “I am the Good Shepherd. I know My own, and My own know Me, just as the Father knows Me, and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will…
Why the “Fishbowl” of Ministry is Not a Bad Thing, and One Step to Consider
I had been a pastor for about ten months when the adult daughter of church members—a daughter who did not attend our church—stopped me for a brief conversation in a local grocery store. I had bought a home in that neighborhood a few months before. To my surprise, the daughter said to me, “I drive…
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5 Things You Need to Know about Donors who are Retired
What do church financial leaders need to know when discussing generosity with retirees? Stewardship expert Ken Sloane shares five considerations that might shape a recent retiree’s mindset when it comes to sharing their treasure and their time. I’m getting older. Some would say I’m already old. While I’m not retiring yet, I recognize that it’s […]
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5 Reasons Churches Suffer Management Chaos
Focused on ministry, churches often give too little attention to organizational management. Church consultant Rich Sider outlines five common management problems that can result in confusion and conflict. This article was originally published on May 23, 2018. Churches correctly give priority to ministry to their members and their communities. However, if they don’t also give […]
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The Deacons Every Pastor (Should) Love
While churches and denominations have varying viewpoints on the role of deacons due to polity differences, what should be universal is how pastors place a high value on deacons who serve well. I don’t often come across posts from pastors praising their deacons. That’s why I’m writing this one. My deacons are not just the “other office of the church;” they are people with whom I entrust the most sensitive and critical parts of ministry within our congregation. Here are some of the deacons every pastor should love.
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Do You Yearn for His Kingdom? :: By Nathele Graham
The King is coming! Are you excited? If you claim to be a follower of Christ, then you should be very excited. Prophecy is being fulfilled faster than most people can keep up with. Remember to keep your eyes on Israel to see prophecy come alive. There’…
The exorcism of John Wesley
Although United Methodists today will rarely claim that they have had a confrontation with the demonic, let alone serve in a deliverance ministry, John…
When is Genocide Genocide? A Christian Historian’s View
This essay seeks to clarify the word “genocide” which is much overused, and is currently being used against Israel in reference to its war…