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After 38 Years of Work, the Whole Bible Is Now in...
After 38 years of work, Deaf Missions has completed a full ASL Bible translation, the first of its kind in any sign language.
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Jesus’ Definition of Leadership Is Backwards: Like other Jewish Martyrs
Jesus’ definition of leadership is not what the political revolutionaries of his day wanted. They wanted to subjugate their enemies.
Our Spiritual Pandemic of Narcissism
Now that we’ve been going through this mess for almost six months, certain areas have surfaced where – if this is all a big...
What Pastors Should Look for in Safe People
As you consider the traits you’d look for in a safe person, consider these Scriptures and the guidelines they infer, because these people are often difficult to spot.
Succession Planning: Your Organization’s Health Depends Upon It
Just as succession planning has become standard for many businesses, it is necessary for churches to enable them to handle pastoral change with a sense of spiritual readiness and stability. A good pastor-to-church match significantly contributes to a congregation’s ability to do God’s work through ministry — work that is impactful and transforms lives.
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Esau McCaulley: Why Do We Treat Racism Differently Than Other Sins?
"If things like lust and greed and materialism are sins that recur," says Esau McCaulley, "then why wouldn't racism be a sin that recurred that requires the entirety of our energy?"
Kaitlyn Schiess: Do You Believe One of These 4 False Gospels?
"Politics is not just about policies and leaders," says Kaitlyn Schiess. "It's about the direction of our spiritual formation."
Wade Mullen: How to Recognize Spiritual Abuse in the Church
When we think of signs of spiritual abuse, says Wade Mullen, “I think many of us have this perception of abuse that is related to some kind of violent event...what I’ve come to realize over time is that abuse is much broader than that.”
Mary Lederleitner: How to Preach and Lead During an Election Year
"I think a lot of time political idolatry really raises its ugly head when people are afraid," says Mary Lederleitner, "because most people fall into idolatry to look for a sense of security."
Justin Giboney: How to Know If Your Pursuit of Justice Is Biblical
“If we speak the truth in love and apply that to the public square," says Justin Giboney, "I think we end up with a lot more faithful witness."
Greg Atkinson: How to Take Hospitality As Seriously As God Does
"Most churches don’t staff for hospitality," says Greg Atkinson. However, "the churches that do staff for it and that do take it seriously, the common denominator is they are fast-growing churches."
Adam Weber: How to Love Difficult People (for Pastors)
"A critical part of leadership is loving the people around you," says Adam Weber. And love is "really, really messy.”
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12 Things a Church Pastor Cannot Do
There are 12 things a church pastor cannot do. Pastors are amazing people and, in faith, they can do a lot...just not these things.
