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  Pastoring during political turbulence

  Scotty Swingler describes the similarity of political turmoil in Jesus’ day and in our own, calling pastors to eschew partisanshap.

  01/13/2021 - By Scotty Swingler

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  Shepherding Christians who want to pursue racial justice

  Adam Jones offers perspective on how ministers can lead their congregations and ministries in pursuing racial justice.

  01/06/2021 - By Adam Jones

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  Want to grow your church? Watch out for these pitfalls, Part 2

  Ryan Vanderland outlines pitfalls of church growth attempts to address stagnation and decline. This is Part 2 of two parts.

  12/14/2020 - By Ryan Vanderland

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  Want to grow your church? Watch out for these pitfalls, Part 1

  Ryan Vanderland outlines pitfalls of church growth attempts to address stagnation and decline. This is Part 1 of two parts.

  12/08/2020 - By Ryan Vanderland

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  Caring for others through trauma-sensitive language

  Spiritual leaders need to care about communicating in ways that don’t trigger trauma in people already traumatized.

  12/02/2020 - By Brianna Childs

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  The pandemic calls for innovative responses

  What does your church have that God can use to meet needs in your community during the coronavirus pandemic? You may have more than you think.

  11/04/2020 - By Jess Gregory

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  Practical ways churches can care for orphans and foster kids

  Cody McCommas, executive pastor of Christ Community Church of Denton, shares practical ways churches can care for children needing families.

  10/28/2020 - By Cody McCommas

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  How to walk alongside people recovering from addiction

  Lacey Fitch-Ondracek shares her story of recovery and how churches and others can walk alongside people through the process of recovery.

  10/20/2020 - By Lacey Fitch-Ondracek

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  Some encouragement for church leaders during COVID

  Ryan Jespersen, director of denominational relations at Dallas Baptist University, offers encouragement to church leaders feeling strained by the pandemic.

  10/07/2020 - By Ryan Jespersen

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  Lessons on grace from a U.S. Navy command chaplain

  In a follow-up webinar, Cmdr. Bruce Crouterfield—a Navy command chaplain—outlines grace-based leadership and the skill of listening.

  09/22/2020 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Counsel for helping others after a hurricane

  Scott Jones, the pastor of First Baptist Church in Rockport whose building was damaged in Hurricane Harvey, offers tips for helping after a hurricane.

  08/27/2020 - By Scott Jones

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  Minister, embrace your humanity

  Dalese Black, with a lifetime in ministry, reminds ministers to be mindful of their limitations and to engage in self-examination for their own well-being.

  07/29/2020 - By Dalese Black