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  The New Math of Church Mergers

  An option once seen as a failed strategy is now giving many congregations a new lease on life.

  Interview by Kyle Rohane and Kevin Miller
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  Where Can a Pastor Find Church?

  Can those who lead congregations receive ministry from them as well?

  Mandy Smith
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  Pastoring with a Big, Fake Smile

  I often hide my struggles from my church because I fear people will use them against me.

  Wes Faulk
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  Post-Merger Ministry Is a Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

  Our congregation needed to adjust in several ways after a larger church adopted us.

  James Rodgers with Mary Ann Rodgers
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  Why Do People Keep Pastors at Arm’s Length?

  Ordination can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

  Cole Hartin
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  How Can Shepherds Survive Biting Sheep?

  Love of people, purpose, and mission won’t sustain you through ministry's low points.

  Glenn Packiam
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  Bonhoeffer Convinced Me to Abandon My Dream

  His words challenged everything I had learned about pastoral vision.

  Chase Replogle
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  Seminary Grads: God’s Name for You Matters More Than Your Masters

  A word of encouragement for recent theology graduates.

  W. David O. Taylor
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  The Turbulent Calling of Bivocational Ministry

  Three honest stories about its rewards and challenges.

  Linda W. Perkins
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  The Problem with ‘Church, Submit to Your Pastor’

  When pushing our agenda keeps us from empowering others, we miss the point of leadership.

  Mark L. Strauss and Justin A. Irving
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