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The Better Samaritan
The Better Samaritan is a blog covering humanitarian, disaster, and justice issues with research, stories, and interviews.
Is Anyone Taking Care of the Wounded Healers?
Humanitarian workers are crucial to our collective survival... but they are not okay.
We Know Things Are Bad in Haiti. What’s the Way Forward?
An assassination, an earthquake and ongoing kidnappings on top of a dysfunctional republic. One reporter—herself a Haitian immigrant—explains why she still has hope for Haiti.
Did You Volunteer Just to Feel Good About Yourself?
A former refugee remembers a mentor who served well.
I’m a Climate Scientist Because of My Faith—Not in Spite of It
To start conversations on climate change, Katharine Hayhoe says we should begin with ourselves.
Jesus Creed
Recognized as one of the most popular and thoughtful evangelical bloggers on the web, Scot McKnight and his loyal community discuss theology and current events in a seamless, engaging conversation.
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Pivot
Pivot is a blog by Karl Vaters that discusses innovative leadership from a small church perspective.
Intentional Interim Pastors with Tom Harris (EP 15)
Karl Vaters talks with Tom Harris, the co-author of Soaring Between Pastors: 8 Actions to Thrive During a Pastoral Transition. Tom also serves as the president of IPM (Interim Pastor Ministries).
The Value Of Long-Term Pastorates with Rich Brown (EP 14)
Karl Vaters interviews Rich Brown, the author of Extended Stays: A Closer Look at Longer Pastorates. He has served for decades as a pastor and in Christian higher education. Currently he serves with IPM (Interim Pastor Ministries).
Small Churches In Denominational Leadership with Matt Henslee (EP 13)
Karl Vaters interviews Matt Henslee. In addition to being a small church pastor and authoring/co-authoring several books, Matt has recently been appointed to leadership in his denomination (Southern Baptist Conference) on both a regional and national level.
Small Church Pastor Personality Types with Jean Morgan (Ep 12)
Jean Morgan, a small church pastor who wrote a Masters thesis about the correlation between a pastor’s personality and the size of the church they serve.
Just Marinating
Just Marinating is a Christianity Today blog by pastor and author Derwin L. Gray. The former NFL linebacker and now lead pastor at Transformation Church covers leadership, discipleship, church planting, evangelism, and the gospel of grace in his blog.
All Good Things Must Come to an End
Every ending is a new beginning.
The Source of True Joy
Joy is not found in our circumstances.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Life
Six keys to being more productive in life and ministry.
Your Day in Court
His case is so convincing, so true, that it is beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are guilty.
Thin Places
Thin Places covers the intersection of faith, family, and disability from author Amy Julia Becker. This blog is about discovering and remembering thin places, places where heaven and earth touch, where God seems more readily present, more easily accessed. It is meant to uncover ideas, relationships, points of connection, and moments of deep beauty that draw us towards one another and towards the Holy One.
Love Is Slow, but It Lasts
Final thoughts on family, faith, and what matters most.
"Looking for Ways to Build Bridges"
A conversation with CT editor Katelyn Beaty about blogging, books, and what's next.
Nine Favorite Posts from Thin Places
The best of faith, family, disability, and culture as I say goodbye to blogging.
Why I Need to Stop Blogging
The possibilities and limitations of logging life on the Internet.
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