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Renewal & Vitality

From Advent to action

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Prince Rivers

How can we make this season come alive?

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Reengaging ministry volunteers

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Prince Rivers

How do we help potential volunteers know what’s at stake when they give their time, talent and treasure?

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The unique gift of Sabbath

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Prince Rivers

We keep Sabbath to affirm our faith and trust in the providential care of God — for us and for the world.

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What to do with aging buildings

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Prince Rivers

How can our facilities help the church serve God’s kingdom?

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Practices to live by

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Prince Rivers

What difference might it make in your congregation and community if you discipled people using the practices of our faith?

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Your summer wellbeing check-up

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Prince Rivers

The beginning of summer is a good time to perform a wellbeing check-in with yourself.

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Renewing your city is spiritual work

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Prince Rivers

The work we do to renew cities is profoundly spiritual work that reflects the way we see God through Scripture. 

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Telling stories that matter

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Prince Rivers

Being faithful to our mission requires us to be clearer about the stories we tell and the stories we live by.

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Debunking myths about the rural church

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Prince Rivers

Rural ministries can be thriving ministries when we see and celebrate their unique gifts to the body of Christ.

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How will you rest and recharge after Easter?

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Prince Rivers

Give yourself space and time to reenergize so you can be a more effective leader and your most faithful self.

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Advent is one of a few times each year when a pastor sees the full range of people who are engaged with the congregation. Even those with the most distant connections show up to Christmas services. But is that happening…

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