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Public Ministry

Faithful reinvention

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Emily Lund

Reinvention is essential, especially for a long-term pastorate.

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A pastor’s pastor

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Emily Lund

A conversation with Dr. Gary Simpson about the work of pastoring: listening to God and helping others listen.

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Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for Empowering Your Prophetic Voice

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Emily Lund

“Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for Empowering Your Prophetic Voice” equips preachers to craft sermons that help congregations talk about topics of public concern based on strong ethical, biblical, and theological foundations as well as prudent sermonic strategies.

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A superpower for leaders

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Emily Lund

Curiosity provides a chance to foster respect and even trust

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Your vision needs to solve problems

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Emily Lund

Leadership comes down to finding solutions for what people need.

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The power of good partners

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Emily Lund

A partnership is not patronage, but collaboration for mutual benefit.

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A new vision for old buildings

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Emily Lund

How can we be faithful stewards of our properties?

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Intergenerational ministry is countercultural 

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Emily Lund

Doing intergenerational ministry well requires that those with power and positions practice radical hospitality to make room for the voices and visions that are not being heard or acknowledged.

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Congregations need partners

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Emily Lund

Congregations cannot afford to think of themselves as stand-alone institutions.

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You have a story to tell 

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Emily Lund

To strengthen your leadership, think about the stories you would like your church to tell five or 10 years from now.

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Bruce Epperly: Congregational Leadership as Spiritual Practice

Claiming the pastor’s role as spiritual guide is a matter of seeing God’s presence and then encouraging its emergence within the congregation, writes Bruce Epperly.

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