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Thriving in Bivocational Ministry, featuring Kris Bentley

This online podcast challenges the assumption that effective ministry depends on full-time clergy , and the conversation explores how bivocational ministry can become a sustainable and flourishing model for both pastors and congregations. Drawing on research, field experience, and insights from Kris Bentley's work with bivocational ministers, the episode contextualizes ministry as a shared endeavor in which clergy and laity partner together, embrace realistic expectations, and discover new...

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Homeless Community Chaplaincy

This online course offers congregations a homeless community chaplaincy training. With this course, Christian...

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The Faith Factor and Social Welfare: Evidence, Practice, Policy

This textbook offers congregational leaders an in-depth view of the work of faith-based organizations (FBOs) ...

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Church in these VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) Times

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