Christian ministry is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity and worth of all people. In "The Book of Common Prayer," for example, …
Take and Eat: Compassionately Welcoming People with Food Allergies to Church
On the night before he died, Jesus shared a final meal with his followers. He invited them to "take" and "eat." Each week we …
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“Magical Questions” for Formation Gatherings
I love deep conversations: the kind that draw me in to thought-provoking ideas or heartfelt exchanges, in which time flies and I …
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Prioritizing Wellness in Churches
This January, I had the privilege to present on prioritizing wellness in a church setting at FORMA. I felt honored and excited by …
Evangelism through the Blessing of Animals
Editor's note: This article was originally published as "Blessing of the Animals: How to invite your neighborhood into more!" by …
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Best Practices for Deaf Ministry
d/Deaf* ministry is a ministry or program that has a primary focus of being in ministry with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, …
Finals Week Survival Kits
It can be intimidating, as a new campus minister, to think about campus outreach. Where's the highest foot traffic place to table? …
Relationships are Key in the Post-Covid Church
What does the Post-Covid church look like? Some changes are here to stay, such as having an online presence and a greater …
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Birthday Chalking: A Ministry of Connection
During the pandemic, one of the challenges for every congregation has been keeping people connected. With periods of online-only …
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Ashes to Go Is Our Family Tradition
A few years ago I went to pick up my kids at our church preschool. I had trouble finding a parking spot and realized with a …










