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When the Elder Calls—From Outer Space

Two sick church members in their 90s got a pastoral “visit” from a friend—an astronaut stuck on the International Space Station.

Can God Really Speak Through Committees?

Jeremy Steele

These meetings are dry, contentious, and sometimes crucial for discerning God’s will.

Share the Load in Your Small Congregation

Rob O’Lynn

Are you the only pastor on staff? You don’t have to bear the burden alone.

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Facebooking Pastor

Dennis Fletcher

Mars Hill Elders’ Letter of Confession

Reported by PARSE editors

Former Mars Hill elders apologize to terminated pastors.

What We Learned From a Failed Church Merger

Bill Ingram

It wasn’t easy, but it taught us a lot.

Recruiting Team Players

5 questions to ask before adding new leaders

When an Elder isn’t on Board

Brian Pipping

What to do when key leaders aren’t giving financially to the church.

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A Rude Bird

Scott Arthur Masear

Elders’ Meetings that Do Something

by Jim Elliff

Seven tips for more effective meetings.

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