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I have had some difficulty in the past few years with this paradigm shift of intimate, close-proximity shepherding and the larger-scale, macro-level shepherding of a flock. In a smaller church setting ...

This familial aspect of ministry is one of the things that has been affirming and sustaining for me when things become difficult. I am blessed to be on a medium-sized paid staff that enjoys a fair amo ...

The story at the end of today's reading was especially difficult to hear. Working with students, the idea of a leader preying on kids is heartbreaking and stomach-turning. Leadership applications, int ...

It's often very easy to fall into the monotony of what needs to get done between Sundays. Emails need to be sent, lessons prepped, announcements decided upon, songs chosen. Over time it gets easier an ...

Last year was my 7th on staff here in my local church. Our Elders bless us with the gift of a month-long Sabbatical after 7 years on the team. I spent a great deal of time focusing on this idea of bei ...

The question on page 37 struck me this morning - "Can we recall an occasion..." To be honest, I can recall many occasions in my life with Christ - my first prayer, wrestling with immense dou ...