by Jason Thompson Minister transitions are difficult, especially when it involves the Senior Minister or Preaching Minister. These transitions can result in congregational discord bordering on mutiny, or they can be managed and survived. No two situations are the same. Sometimes the minister certainly deserves to be fired. He has gotten lazy, staff morale is […]
This year, 10 of our 18 partners will be presenting at the Pepperdine Bible Lectures. So, stop by our exhibition booth or come to one of the classes taught by our Mentoring Partners and let’s chat. Making connections and figuring out ways to be helpful and supportive is our specialty! See class details below. Wednesday, May 4 8:30am-9:15am, AC 290 […]
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by Rhesa Higgins Have you ever entered an elevator and, instead of facing the door, faced everyone inside? Have you ever chosen to purposefully eat with the wrong utensil in a crowd? Have you ever walked up to a complete stranger in public and ask a deeply personal question, perhaps about religion, politics, or money? […]
Authors : Rhesa Higgins
by Rhesa Higgins “And Mary treasured these things in her heart.” Luke 2:19 “I am so afraid to tell my elders. What if they fire me?” Her face is screwed up in genuine anguish as she shares what should be happy news. After years of hoping and trying and disappointment, she and her husband are […]
Authors : Rhesa Higgins
by Rhesa Higgins Calligraphied on a pink plaque surrounded by hearts and flowers, this statement hung on my bedroom wall from infancy. As I entered high school, other plaques that representing successes in debate tournaments soon surrounded it. At the time, I didn’t appreciate the irony. Little girls in the United States, and especially in […]
Authors : Rhesa Higgins
by Rhesa Higgins Pioneers get a lot of glory in the history books. We applaud their vision. We celebrate their bravery. We congratulate their strength. The covered wagons that made their way across the American West are the stuff of legends. Manifest destiny! But in reality, pioneering is grueling work. Trudging across uncharted territory in […]
Authors : Rhesa Higgins
by Carlus Gupton In Part 2, 3 and 4 of this series, we discussed the first three practices that are fairly universal in the quest to breathe new life into established churches: 1) Keeping the mission, maturation, and ministry of the Church at the forefront in decision-making 2) Pursuing unity in the context of progress, not in the place […]
Authors : Carlus Gupton
by Carlus Gupton In Part 2 and 3 of this series, we discussed the first two practices that are fairly universal in the quest to breathe new life into established churches: 1) Keeping the mission, maturation, and ministry of the Church at the forefront in decision-making and 2) Pursuing unity in the context of progress, not in the […]
Authors : Carlus Gupton
by Carlus Gupton In Part 2 of this series, we discussed the first of four practices that are fairly universal in the quest to breathe new life into established churches: Keeping the Mission, Maturation, and Ministry of the Church at the Forefront in Decision-Making. The second practice I would highly recommend is: Pursue unity in the context of progress, […]
Authors : Carlus Gupton
by Carlus Gupton The first thing to keep in mind when trying to breathe new life into established churches is… Keep the Mission, Maturation, and Ministry of the Church at the Forefront in Decision-Making. At the risk of overstatement, the driving force behind most leadership decisions in established churches is holding down complaints and pursuing […]
Authors : Carlus Gupton
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