My earliest memory of church was when I was four years old at a women’s gathering at my church. I don’t remember if there were …
A Gentle Regathering: Practical Resources for Tending to Grief & Loss
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful in ways that many people have never before experienced. The extended length, level of …
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What Does Welcome Look Like? Welcoming and Affirming Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Folks in our Churches
“I saw you were accepting of people like me and I wanted to find out how I could join.” A simple email from a local transgender …
“Post-Pandemic” Stewardship
We aren’t really post-pandemic (the children still need to be vaccinated) but we are looking at a set of realties very different …
Marking Milestones During a Pandemic
On Thursday, March 5th, 2020, I eagerly packed the trunk of my tan 1998 Toyota Corolla to travel from my hometown to Western …
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Webinar: Attending to the Self: Healthy Habits for Sustainable Ministry
About this Webinar Creating healthy balance can be difficult in ministry, especially in the midst of change. This is an honest …
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Why Hybrid Is Not Just for Cars and Superhero Movies Anymore: Hybrid Formation & Discipleship Basics
We’re near the end of the spring. We are growing closer to Pentecost, when the disciples are empowered to GO and preach the word. …
A Liturgy for Regathering in a Sanctuary
At the time of this writing, we are fourteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you lost a loved one to the virus, …
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Webinar: Visual Media for Inspiration and Engagement
About this Webinar Visual media rank among the most engaging forms of content in digital spaces, but it can still be a …
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Planning for the 2021-2022 Program Year
Planning for the next program year after 12+ months of pandemic ministry pivots and continued uncertainty about what will be …
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How To “Lazy Genius” Planning for Vacation Bible School
My friend Elizabeth had probably mentioned The Lazy Genius podcast about 45 times before I finally read the book, The Lazy Genius …
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