Pastors

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  Leadership

  Is a Fast-Growing Church a Blessing or a Curse?

  Not everyone shouted for joy when the Lord added to our number.

  Eugene C. Scott
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  Leadership

  Pastor, Why Are You Hiding?

  Sin-management strategies rarely work. It’s time to risk moving out from the shadows.

  Chuck DeGroat
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  Discipleship

  A Place for Death in the Life of the Church

  What does faithful ministry look like in a church that sees more funerals than baptisms?

  Cole Hartin
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  Outreach

  Violence Isn’t the Only Threat to Evangelism in Nigeria

  The Anglican Archbishop of Jos discusses the gospel's endurance through intense persecution and casual indifference.

  Interview by Alex Wilgus
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  Discipleship

  What Parents Need Most from Their Pastors After a Miscarriage

  Pregnancy loss is more than a “difficult season.” It’s a death in the family.

  Adriel Booker
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  Outreach

  For I Needed a Place to Vote, And You Invited Me In

  When your church is a polling place, Election Day is an opportunity to show hospitality.

  Jake Corn
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  Ministry Lessons from the Life of Eugene Peterson

  9 church leaders share what they learned through his books, letters, and friendship.

  Dean Pinter, Mark Galli, Trygve Johnson, and more
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  Ministry in the #MeToo Moment

  As abuse awareness grows, pastors are searching for ways to protect the vulnerable and care for survivors.

  Morgan Lee
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  Discipleship

  Small Groups Can Be Safe Havens for Sexual Assault Victims

  Three ways to encourage healthy sharing and listening in these settings.

  Milton Campbell
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  Discipleship

  How to Become a Trauma-Informed Congregation

  These suggestions will help your church better care for survivors of abuse.

  Heather Davediuk Gingrich
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