by Jon Anderson If your extended family is anything like mine, you have some members on the far right, politically speaking, some on the far left, and everything in between. And, over the past several years, the differences seem to have intensified, straining our relationships. In many ways, the family is a microcosm of a […]
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by Ann McMurray Last year, a national Gallup poll showed the political divide in this country “drifting further and further apart,” concluding, “This confirms the fundamental foundation for any analysis of U.S. politics – the fact that individual’s political identity is highly correlated with their views of social and policy issues, resulting in substantial differences […]
Authors : Ann McMurray
by Pat Bills Someone asked my (late) friend Landon Saunders if he was afraid of dying. His response was classic: “If I am honest I am a little afraid of dying… but I wouldn’t mind missing the next election!” My hunch is if we took a poll in our churches many would feel the same […]
Authors : Pat Bills
by Gena Granberg When I moved from the South to the Northwest in 2021, I felt firsthand the tensions surrounding politics. Events made me not just hesitant, but almost fearful, to address any political topic. Yet as a Christian, I believe we bring insight and attitudes that could—and should—leaven our emotionally charged context. As the […]
Authors : Gena Granberg
by Kaley Ihfe Romans 12:6 “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” Churches couldn’t exist without volunteers. We call volunteering in church “being a part of the body,” and we expect all members to use their gifts for the good of the body. Current volunteer trends in the nonprofit […]
Authors : Kaley Ihfe
by Kaley Ihfe Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Small groups are a great tool churches use to help us live out Acts 2:42, providing a natural way for intergenerational relationships to develop. Here are some simple tips that I have learned […]
Authors : Kaley Ihfe
by Evertt Huffard They Smell Like Sheep, author Lynn Anderson observed that: “Good spiritual leaders are shepherds, not saviors, leaders not lords, guides not gods” (p. 74). Good shepherds, leaders, and guides cannot be passive and serve well. A paradox commonly observed in church leadership is the tendency to select good men who are passive […]
Authors : Evertt Huffard
by Jay Jarboe Peter Hawkins, a well-known professional coach, and advocate for team coaching, says “The days of the heroic CEO are over. We must move from I to We.” He believes an innovative leadership approach is needed for our world’s rapidly changing environments. “Moving from I to We” is the phrase used to describe […]
Authors : Jay Jarboe
Tags : empowering, team building
by Amanda Box The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the next best time is today. Many of us grew up in a church environment where people weren’t allowed to disagree, question the status quo, or offer a different perspective. When people have structures, language, and strategy to handle each other […]
Authors : Amanda Box
by Amanda Box Research shows that during conflict, people revert to their behavior from about age 12—sad, but true. Since I happen to have a 12-year-old daughter, I have an up-close-and-personal daily view of what this looks like. It’s not pretty. It’s all about the win/lose, deserve/earn with her. I most definitely have my work […]
Authors : Amanda Box
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