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Many Christians experience vocational restlessness and anxiety, unsure or unaware how their faith can guide them in their workplaces. What would it look like for your church to affirm, equip, and commission your congregation to embrace a sense of calling and mission in their everyday labor? In Dr Matt Rusten’s new book, Pastoring for Monday,…
Are fear and anxiety holding you back from sharing your faith? Does the thought of evangelism make you uneasy or leave you concerned about making others uncomfortable? Dr Mark Teasdale shares insights and tools for sharing Jesus. Dr Mark Teasdale’s Website Book: Socially Awkward Evangelism WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: “I want to share Jesus, but I…
Are fear and anxiety holding you back from sharing your faith? Does the thought of evangelism make you uneasy or leave you concerned about making others uncomfortable? The biggest barrier to evangelism, Mark Teasdale argues, is not lack of training or information—it’s fear. Dr Mark Teasdale’s Website Book: Socially Awkward Evangelism WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How…
What if you’ve lost your delight in God? Or you’ve never really experienced it in the first place? What if a season of suffering has snuffed out your joy, leaving you spiritually discouraged and emotionally numb? Delighting in God changes everything: how you experience your faith, relationships, and circumstances—and even how you see yourself. Stephanie…
Dr Chris Coppernoll, Director of Spiritual Life at Silver Bay YMCA, has a heart for pastoral ministry and spiritual care. He invites pastors and ministry workers to the Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay YMCA in upstate New York. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Congregations and Leaders Can Support Their Pastors Early Signs that a Respite…
Dr Chris Coppernoll, Director of Spiritual Life at Silver Bay YMCA, has a heart for pastoral ministry and spiritual care. He invites pastors and ministry workers to the Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay YMCA in upstate New York. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Pastoral Ministry & Spiritual Care Importance of Pastoral and Self Care Unique Stresses…
In What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God, veteran youth worker and Gen Z expert Tanita Tualla Maddox presents a thoughtful and powerful guide for ministry practitioners striving to connect with this generation. Dr Maddox’ Website Dr Maddox’ Bio Book: What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Gen…
What does following Jesus looking like when you want to do great things for God but feel like you’re falling short? In The Quiet Ambition, pastor and theologian Ryan P. Tinetti unpacks the rich spiritual wisdom of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, showing how it can help you reimagine what following Jesus looks like: Live Quietly, Tend…
Do you desire to do great things for God but feel like you’re falling short? Does your life feel small, filled with endless demands, seemingly insignificant work, mundane responsibilities, or challenging relationships? If your desire to make an impact for God’s kingdom collides with the limits and disappointments of everyday life, it’s easy to feel…
Christian hospitality is about people and relationships, not just spaces. It goes beyond opening our homes or extending invitations—it’s about cultivating a posture of welcome that reflects God’s presence and generosity wherever we go. Laura Baghdassarian Murray (DMin, Fuller Seminary) is the director of spiritual engagement and innovation at Fuller Seminary’s Center for Spiritual Formation….
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