by Jon Anderson Until we moved to another city a few years ago, my wife and I were part of a large church for over 25 years. For the last 14 of those years, I served as an elder. During that time, our church went through several critical seasons. Two of those seasons went […]
Archive for Shepherding in a Polarized Culture
Authors : Jon Anderson
by Brad Cox We are living in a politically charged season marked by sharp disagreements, quick judgments, and a constant pull to choose sides. Unfortunately, in many ways the church has found itself in a similar season. Topics that used to be cut and dry are suddenly up for discussion. Members in the same […]
Authors : Brad Cox
by Carlus Gupton Many church leaders today feel exhausted. The emotional temperature of public life seems to rise every year. Social media amplifies outrage. News cycles accelerate conflict. Cultural debates once confined to politics now spill directly into congregational life. Elders and ministers who entered ministry to shepherd people toward Christ increasingly find themselves […]
Authors : Carlus Gupton
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