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What We Love About the Black Church: Can We Get a Witness?

Written by two long-serving white pastors of Black Churches, this resource is both instructive...

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A Future for Interim Ministry

This article advocates for an increased number of trained intentional interim ministers and...

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Lives Entrusted: An Ethic of Trust for Ministry

This resource looks at topics such as misconduct, authenticity, testimony, vulnerability, and...

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Staying in Bounds: Straight Talk on Boundaries for Effective Ministry

This resource offers tools and practical applications for ministry to embrace healthy...

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The Emotional Intelligence of Jesus: Relational Smarts for Religious Leaders

This resource uses the Bible, brain science, and psychology to depict the uses of emotional...

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We Look for the Resurrection of the Dead

This article looks at the story of one church's closure and describes how signs of death and...

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How To Talk With Sick, Dying and Grieving People: When there are No Magic Words to Say

This resource provides insights and stories to help pastoral caregivers and clergy walk wisely...

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The Church and Families of Children with Special Needs

This panel discussion considers what role parishioners, lay leaders, and clergy can play to...

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50 Ways to Welcome a New Pastor

Written by a United Methodist leader, this article offers 50 helpful actions that...

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Finishing With Grace: A Guide to Selling, Merging, or Closing Your Church

This practical guide will help clergy and lay leaders through the oftentimes stressful process...

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