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Where Is God in the Ukraine Invasion? | | I’ve started to look away. Each time a news report about the horrors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine comes on the TV or pops up in my social media feeds, I’ve had to change the channel or keep scrolling. For the first two weeks, I followed every story about the war. But it started to take a toll, especially the stories about children being hurt or killed. I simply couldn’t handle more death and sadness. But I made an exception for a recent interview with a Ukrainian Christian leader who witnessed the destruction of his city firsthand. Not only does he provide a valuable, on-the-ground perspective, he wrestles honestly with questions of God’s presence during this dark time—and how best to communicate God’s love. I’d also like to highlight our resource on Preaching in Moments of Crisis. People in your church are reeling from the reports coming out of Ukraine, even if they don’t know the people personally affected. These tips from seasoned preachers will help you to speak God’s truth into their grief and fear with sensitivity and hope. |
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| | | Preaching in Moments of Crisis Has there been a death in your church? A community crisis? A national tragedy? These five articles are written by church leaders who have been through similar situations. You'll find questions to ask yourself and your congregation; mistakes others have made that will help you; how to most effectively comfort the hurting; and how to prepare your church in advance. M. Craig Barnes, Gordon MacDonald, Cinda Gorman, and more Read More |
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| | Counseling Policies and Practices These forms will help your church build policies and practices for a strong counseling ministry. Also included here are tools for counselors to use as they track symptoms and progress in those they care for. John Throop Read More |
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| | Counseling toward Repentance This resource is filled with valuable guidance about helping people deal with the sin in their hearts. Discover the heart-revealing questions you can ask, the things you should listen for, and the ways in which you can help that person move in the right direction. Paul David Tripp, Gordon MacDonald, David Powlison, and more Read More |
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| | Leadership Journal Counseling Church Members How can you become an effective counselor or train others to counsel in your church? These practical and succinct handouts help both pastors and lay counselors develop a Christ-centered ministry and increase the client's dependence on God. You'll learn when and when not to intervene in situations and be given tips for both short- and long-term care. Marshall Shelley, Archibald Hart, Jim Smith, and more Read More |
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