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Facing the New Normal | | This week I heard about a church that recently resumed their in-person gatherings. After months of streaming services, it was a welcome change. Everything went well, but there was one major difference. Before the pandemic, the church had more than 800 attending. On the first Sunday back they had 37. Of course, more are likely to return. But this church—and many others—have discovered that church life isn’t going to just snap back to the way it was before. At least not anytime soon. If you’re curious about how the pandemic has affected preaching specifically, you’ll benefit from reading What Pastors See as the ‘New Normal’ for Preaching After the Pandemic. One silver lining for these preachers: “COVID-19 pandemic refocused them on the God-centered nature of preaching.” Also, check out our resource on Navigating Change. The insight of these seasoned ministry leaders will help you prepare for the tumultuous days ahead. |
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| | | | | Working With The Opposite Sex Working relationships with the opposite sex can be complicated. These handouts are designed to equip men and women to work together smoothly in the church. You can use this download for a training session or to give individually to key people who work on mixed gender teams. Simply print the handouts needed and use them as necessary. Sarah Sumner, Ruth Haley Barton, Randy Alcorn, and more Read More |
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| | Working With The Opposite Sex Working relationships with the opposite sex can be complicated. These handouts are designed to equip men and women to work together smoothly in the church. You can use this download for a training session or to give individually to key people who work on mixed gender teams. Simply print the handouts needed and use them as necessary. Sarah Sumner, Ruth Haley Barton, Randy Alcorn, and more Read More |
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| | Urgent Care: Pornography & Sexual Addiction Use these articles to recognize the emotional wounds that make someone especially vulnerable to sexual sin. Study how to reclaim sex for its intended purpose. Consider a special ministry to the spouse of someone trapped in pornography and sexual addiction. Finally, address sexual addiction through small groups and from your church's pulpit. Mark Laaser, James D. Berkley, Christopher Easley, and more Read More |
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