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Pastoral Care Doesn’t Require Capes

Discipleship |Leadership

Pastoral Care Doesn’t Require Capes

Four practitioners discuss how to minister well without resorting to heroics.

Moderated by Daniel Harrell

Image: Lindsay Rich: courtesy of Lindsay Rich | Ronnie Martin: Photo by Adrienne Gerber | Toni Kim: Photo by Laura Merricks | Derek McNeil: Photo by Talitha Bullock

Discipleship |Leadership
How Social Distancing Is Bringing Pastors Closer to Their Congregants
In both innovative and old-school ways, ministers are overcoming pandemic hurdles to provide pastoral care.

Lanie Anderson
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Will Easter Resurrect Pandemic Church Attendance? Depends on Your Tradition.
More than half of evangelicals will be back in person, but most Catholics and black and mainline Protestants are still waiting to return.

Kate Shellnutt
Discipleship |Leadership
Atlanta Shooter’s Church Ties Raise Questions for Pastors
We must know our congregations well enough to respond to the false gospels and distorted teachings infiltrating their spiritual lives.

Jason Dees
Adopting Hope | 42 min
Special Episode: One Adult Adoptee’s Story
This week's guest shares his adoption story and the mission behind a new community for adult adoptees.

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A Kentucky Church’s Secret to Handling Abuse Allegations: Humility

A Kentucky Church’s Secret to Handling Abuse Allegations: Humility

Tates Creek Presbyterian won praise for its transparent investigation. Then it had to do it again.

Megan Fowler

Died: Ashur Eskrya, Champion of Iraq’s Displaced Christians

Died: Ashur Eskrya, Champion of Iraq’s Displaced Christians

President of the Assyrian Aid Society–Iraq (AASI) passes away from COVID-19 complications.

Jayson Casper

Remembering Robert E. Cooley, Former President of Gordon-Conwell

Remembering Robert E. Cooley, Former President of Gordon-Conwell

He brought archaeological expertise to Israel, Egypt, and North America.

Jerry Pattengale - RNS

The Digital Devil Looks to Devour

The Lesser Kingdom

The Digital Devil Looks to Devour

Scripture and sermon can hardly compete with the charms (‘prelest’) of cable news and Twitter.

Bonnie Kristian

Women and African Americans Now More Likely to Leave the SBC, But So Is Everybody Else

Women and African Americans Now More Likely to Leave the SBC, But So Is Everybody Else

Though data shows declines across the board, departing members aren’t going far.

Ryan Burge

Churches Plunge Ahead with Easter Baptisms

Churches Plunge Ahead with Easter Baptisms

New converts show the impact of distanced discipleship during pandemic shutdowns.

Megan Fowler

What Pastoring Seniors Teaches Me About the Resurrection

Discipleship

What Pastoring Seniors Teaches Me About the Resurrection

In 14 years, I’ve presided over more than 100 funerals. Easter gives me hope.

Evan Welcher

Join Barna in Your City

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Join Barna in Your City

This month Barna and Gloo are combining forces to serve city leaders.

Christians Need Win-Wins with Muslim Society More Than Wins in Court

Christians Need Win-Wins with Muslim Society More Than Wins in Court

What Malaysia’s High Court decision on Christian use of the word “Allah” means for the church.

Eugene Yapp

Pastor, You Have One Job

Discipleship |Leadership

Pastor, You Have One Job

Ministry is, first and foremost, about being a caretaker of a message.

Wesley Hill

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