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Finding Unity After Covid | | The pandemic was rough for churches. They were required to limit in-person gatherings for a time and adopt a variety of protocols when they did meet. But according to most pastors I’ve talked to, the bigger challenges came from within. The politicization of the pandemic created a lot of angry parishioners who became embroiled in bitter battles with each other and church leadership. In too many cases, whole churches split over these fights. I joked to a friend that I miss the good old days when Christians fought over theology and not politics. It’s sad to see and it underscores the importance of reestablishing unity in our churches. It also reminded me of our resource on Avoiding All Out Church War. Sadly, it’s a needed resource right now. It teaches leaders common reactions people have in an argument, tips for running productive mediation sessions, and guidelines for restoring peace to your church. I also want to encourage you to read Philip Yancey’s recent piece on Ukraine’s tragic history. It will help you better understand the situation unfolding now and encourage you to pray them during this brutal invasion. |
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| | | | | Cultivating Team Unity Is your team unified? What does it really mean to have a unified team? In this resource, Larry Osborne and other leadership experts help you understand what it means to function as a unified team and implement practices that will bring your team together for more effective ministry. Larry Osborne, Rick Muchow, Ben Merold, and more Read More |
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| | Teaching Children How to Pray How do you use prayer in your classroom? Do you simply say a rushed prayer at the end of the lesson as kids are being dismissed? Do you use it as a method of crowd control? Or is prayer meaningful, purposeful, and woven throughout the lesson? This download explores types and methods of prayer, as well as biblical foundations and practical activities. It will help you make prayer a priority in your classroom and ministry. Building Church Leaders Read More |
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