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  • May 26, 2023Devotional, Leadership

    What Rachel and Leah Can Teach Us About Rivalries in Leadership

    Their relationship shows us the danger of comparing ourselves to others and doubting God's plans for our lives.
    What Rachel and Leah Can Teach Us About Rivalries in Leadership

    The Bible gives us many pictures of messy, real relationships, and the story in Genesis of the two sisters Rachel and Leah one example. Their rivalry over their cousin Jacob, and over having children, led to a fractured relationship ...

  • A Guide to Trauma-Informed Youth Ministry

    Creating a trauma-informed youth ministry requires intentionality, compassion, and a commitment to learning and growth.
    A Guide to Trauma-Informed Youth Ministry

    Christian youth leaders have been called to love and serve the next generation. Unfortunately, many young people have experienced trauma that may profoundly affect their emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. A trauma-informed ...

  • 9 Ways to Start Your Journey as a Trauma-Informed Church

    Adopting a trauma-informed approach within a church is an ongoing process of compassionately loving our neighbors. Here are 9 ways to begin your trauma-informed journey.
    9 Ways to Start Your Journey as a Trauma-Informed Church

    Adopting a trauma-informed approach within a church is an ongoing journey of compassionately loving our neighbors, rather than a fixed state to be attained. This process necessitates a steadfast dedication to educating and equipping ...

  • 5 Lessons Humanitarian Leaders Can Learn from Improv

    Improv and humanitarian work may seem like two different worlds, but there’s more overlap than you might think.
    5 Lessons Humanitarian Leaders Can Learn from Improv

    When you hear the word “improv” you may think of the iconic TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? or the episode of The Office in which Michael Scott decides to take improv classes. Simply put, improv is a form of theater that ...

  • From Heartache to Hope: The Church's Mission in Foster Care and Trauma Healing

    A conversation about how the Church can make a difference in the lives of children and families.
    From Heartache to Hope: The Church's Mission in Foster Care and Trauma Healing

    What if we could help every child flourish in the face of adversity and trauma? Join us as we speak with two staff members of Christian Heritage, a non-profit agency in Nebraska: Roy Baldwin (Executive Director) and Emma Sugita (Training ...

  • 3 Key Reasons to Talk About Mental Health at Church

    The lack of discussion on mental health in the Church can make it challenging for individuals to seek help and support—from one of the best places to receive hope and healing. 
    3 Key Reasons to Talk About Mental Health at Church

    Mental health is something that affects us all. We each feel stress, anxiety, joy, and various other emotions that contribute to the state of our mental health. And while taking care of our mental health is vital to our overall well-being, ...

  • May 15, 2023Mental Health, Research

    11 Tips for Preaching a Trauma-Informed Sermon

    A trauma-informed sermon can provide comfort and hope to those affected by trauma while offering sound biblical teaching.
    11 Tips for Preaching a Trauma-Informed Sermon

    Trauma has a significant impact on both individuals and communities, including churches. As a pastor, you are uniquely positioned to help others who have experienced trauma—in a way that is both meaningful and honoring of their ...

  • Orienting Our Hearts and Minds for Effective Foster Care

    If you're considering being a foster care parent or supporting foster care, it’s helpful to develop postures—orientations—of the heart and mind.
    Orienting Our Hearts and Minds for Effective Foster Care

    It’s been one year since a precocious 8-year-old with a pile of blond hair, freckles and massive dimples (we once explored if a mini-marshmallow could fit inside—not quite) came to stay at our house.

    Most often, we call ...

  • I Pray for Peace: A World Vision Staffer Reports From Sudan

    As conflict rages, one humanitarian worker takes shelter with his family and prays for an end to the violence.
    I Pray for Peace: A World Vision Staffer Reports From Sudan

    Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has worked in Sudan for more than 36 years but has temporarily suspended operations while fighting rages. Using only his first name for safety reasons, we hear from staffer Gamal, who ...

  • Practical Ways to Celebrate Kingdom Diversity

    Ideas to help individuals, families, and churches build and celebrate authentic community with people from different backgrounds.
    Practical Ways to Celebrate Kingdom Diversity

    Since moving to the United States two decades ago, God has refined me, stripped me of expectations, and taught me to better trust Him. It was never what I dreamt of, but it has taught me to consistently live in the in-between space ...

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