Self-care through the seasons of life
Leadership Emma Collett Leadership Emma Collett

Self-care through the seasons of life

Being a ministry worker brings with it joys and challenges, and everything in between. It is a profound privilege to journey alongside people through the varying seasons of life.

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship, and a necessity for sustainable, healthy and resilient ministry.  Making space for rest, spiritual renewal, and personal boundaries allows ministry workers to continue serving with joy, resilience, and integrity.

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Creation was never perfect
Leadership Mike Dicker Leadership Mike Dicker

Creation was never perfect

In the beginning God made the world and everything perfect” is what I often hear people say when they recount the story of creation through salvation history. The problem with calling God’s creation perfect is that it invites us to think of God’s creation as pristine and static, as if it was completed and, well…perfect. But that is not what God made. God makes a creation that needs to be completed and fulfilled.

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TayTay and Gifts of the Spirit
Leadership Mike Dicker Leadership Mike Dicker

TayTay and Gifts of the Spirit

Whether you're a Swiftie, a curious bystander, or someone seeking deeper spiritual insights, this article helps us to contemplate the divine origins of talent and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

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Why Mission is Only Half the Answer
Leadership Al James Leadership Al James

Why Mission is Only Half the Answer

Over the last few years, there has been a corrective occurring in our churches, kids' ministries and youth ministries. More and more I’m hearing about evangelism being put back on the agenda and discussion around strategies for mission and how to increase “mission heat”.

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The Three ‘C’s’ of Team Leadership
Leadership Adam Jolliffe Leadership Adam Jolliffe

The Three ‘C’s’ of Team Leadership

There are many joys in serving the children’s or youth ministry team in a church. Young people get to know us, grow in faith, and there’s the joy of working together with brothers and sisters in Christ.  However, team ministry also has its challenges.

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Engaging Preteens to Grow as Disciples
Leadership Cam Harte Leadership Cam Harte

Engaging Preteens to Grow as Disciples

Our hopes and dreams for preteens is just the same as it is for all people. We want to present all people, preteens included, fully mature in Christ (Colossians 1:28). However, often we find it difficult to engage them in our church ministry groups and programs. What can we do to help engage preteens in our ministry groups?

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