by Rodney Plunket In 2004 I went backpacking in the Rockies for the first time, and I was hooked. I did it every year but one through 2018. The second trip was the hardest. It was the same trek as the first, but the snow was much deeper. Avalanches had obliterated trails, burying them […]
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by Jon Anderson One of my first clients, while doing my internship for my graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, was a guy whose wife had left him for another man. His response was to spend every free moment from work, night and day, stalking her. This went on for several weeks so […]
Authors : Jon Anderson
by Steven Carrizal Conversations are a cornerstone for social interaction and communication. In the context of a church family on a Sunday morning, conversations are how we learn about and share the events of our lives as we greet one another. We talk about the weather, the game, the weekend, and our children. We make […]
Authors : Steven Carrizal
by Scott Laird “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2, NIV) Four spiritual generations: Paul, Timothy, reliable people, and others. Four generations that have been taught and mentored in the Lord. This […]
Authors : Scott Laird
Tags : leadership, Mentoring
by Carlus Gupton Leadership conflict does not usually explode overnight. It simmers. It appears in tense meetings, guarded conversations, stalled decisions, and quiet frustration between elders and ministers. Most teams care deeply about the church’s mission yet find themselves navigating unclear authority and unspoken expectations. The question is not whether conflict will surface, but […]
Authors : Carlus Gupton
by Jason Thompson Church leadership has often been shaped—sometimes unconsciously—by cultural models that elevate the decisive individual: the visionary pastor, the strong chair, the gifted personality who “carries” the church forward. Decisive leadership has its place, but Scripture tells a richer story. God’s work rarely depends on a single hero for long. Instead, the […]
Authors : Jason Thompson
by Sean Palmer Church leaders have a sacred responsibility—not just to guide their congregations, but to partner with God in the in-breaking of God’s kingdom. Leadership influences everything from teaching and discipleship to outreach and community engagement. And one of the most pressing challenges facing the church today is a leadership structure that often lacks […]
Authors : Sean Palmer
Tags : Diversity, leadership
by Patrice Lorick Can you recall a time when you were in an uncomfortable or unsafe space? I can recall a time or two. I have been the wife of a minister for 18 years. We have been a part of interviews where I was the only woman in the room with my husband […]
Authors : Patrice Lorick
Shannon Rains In Acts 6, a situation arose that caused some widows to receive inadequate care. The Hellenistic Jewish widows spoke Greek and were shaped by Roman customs. In contrast, the Hebraic Jewish widows were shaped by the cultural practices and language in and around Jerusalem, much like the apostles leading the church. The […]
Authors : Shannon Rains
by Grady D. King, D. Min Okay. Admit it. Change is okay if you are in favor of the change. Then reality hits as people react. Navigating change in a congregation requires a thoughtful, compassionate approach. Change often brings uncertainty and anxiety, but with intentionality and care, leaders can manage change well. Of course, […]
Authors : Grady King
Tags : Adaptability, leadership
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