Be Honest About Your Struggles | | I’m fascinated by discussions of how the gospel relates to different cultures. Culture is a sacrosanct word for many, and as Christians we should honor diverse cultures and celebrate each other’s unique backgrounds. But there are also points at which the gospel challenges our cultural norms. For instance, though many Americans don’t recognize it, our individualism can undermine the way we live out our Christian calling. Other cultures face different points of tension. In Eating Bitterness, Isabel Ong discusses the stoic beliefs of her Chinese culture that instill ideals of self-sufficiency and perseverance. But she notes how she needed the gospel to teach her how confess her weakness and bring her struggles to God. Speaking of struggles, we have a great resource on Dealing with Doubt. Rather than bottling it up, these articles will teach you to admit, address, and even embrace the most difficult questions. |
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| | | Dealing with Doubt When you're responsible for the spiritual guidance of others, admitting doubt can feel like admitting defeat. But doubt is not the enemy of faith. By learning to admit, address, and even embrace the most difficult questions, your ministry can more effectively reach the many who privately wonder the same things. Alister McGrath, Mark Buchanan, and more Read More |
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| | Cultivating Team Unity Is your team unified? What does it really mean to have a unified team? In this resource, Larry Osborne and other leadership experts help you understand what it means to function as a unified team and implement practices that will bring your team together for more effective ministry. Larry Osborne, Rick Muchow, Ben Merold, and more Read More |
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| | Building a Team Great teams achieve great things. With these handouts, build a dynamic team that can lead your church and ministry and tackle the challenges of ministry together. This resource offers biblical reflection, wisdom from experienced pastors, and practical tips on how to identify leaders and bring them together as a unified force to make your ministry's vision a reality. Larry Osborne, Craig Brian Larson, Sarah Sumner, and more Read More |
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