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When This Pastor Got Political
I thought a town hall meeting would be the perfect venue to fight for justice. I was oh-so-wrong.
Preaching Like a Prophet
We dare not be silent about injustices, if only we can see them as God does.
Red-Faced Pastor in a Blue State
Amid political tensions, when is a pastor to speak out and when to refrain?
How to Find Common Ground When You Disagree About the Common Good
Interfaith engagement that doesn’t devolve into a soupy multiculturalism is difficult—and necessary in our diverse democracy.
How to Talk About God and Politics in Polarized Times
My work in conflict management helped me develop an effective way to navigate sensitive topics. Here’s what I found.
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Reignite Your Faith, Reawaken Your Church
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Wonder Worth Wrestling For
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3 Spiritual Habits for Tired Pastors
Pursue joy and presence in your ministry.
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The Liturgy Collective Gathering aims to offer a reprieve to the leaders responsible for filling the soundtracks of our services.
The Pandemic Destroyed My Certainty—Or Was It God?
Ongoing disruption exposed my ministry idols, helping me see the work of the kingdom.
Rebuilding Church Community: What’s Actually Working?
Pastors respond.
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Distracted Disciples
“Texting! Can you not keep watch for one hour without texting?!!”
Numbers Fixation
Bear with me while I cope with my obsession over attendance.
In Our Pandemic-Scarred Churches, God Is Making All Things New
A look inside our fall issue of CT Pastors.
What We Lose When We Livestream
Do our online viewers truly realize what they’re missing?
Forget Charisma. Look for the Weak and the Slow.
Pete Scazzero discusses how pastors can identify and train healthy leaders.
Ghosted Again? Pastors Respond to Disappearing Congregants
Church leaders are seeking fresh ways to prevent “backdoor exits” and adapt to shifting membership.