Key Scripture:Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all who labor and… Read more “Finding the Right Pace: Building a Healthy Church”
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Creating a Culture of Authenticity in the church: No Perfect People
In No Perfect People Allowed (Chapter 4), John Burke emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of authenticity in the church—where people feel safe to be real… Read more “Creating a Culture of Authenticity in the church: No Perfect People”
Creating a Culture of Acceptance in the Church: Come as you are!
In No Perfect People Allowed (Chapter 5), John Burke emphasizes that a culture of acceptance is essential for creating a church where people feel truly welcomed, loved,… Read more “Creating a Culture of Acceptance in the Church: Come as you are!”
Creating a Culture of Dialogue: Creating a Church Where Questions Are Welcome
In No Perfect People Allowed (Chapter 3), John Burke emphasizes the need for churches to create a culture of dialogue—where people feel free to ask questions, wrestle… Read more “Creating a Culture of Dialogue: Creating a Church Where Questions Are Welcome”
Transform Your Business into a Ministry
Using your business as a platform for ministry means integrating faith, service, and evangelism into your business operations, allowing you to create a unique and impactful environment… Read more “Transform Your Business into a Ministry”
Becoming a Pastorpreneur: Combining Business with Faith
Many Christians struggle with the tension between vocational work and ministry. However, Scripture provides a model where these two can be fully integrated: the life of the… Read more “Becoming a Pastorpreneur: Combining Business with Faith”
THEOLOGY OF WORK
Expanded Evangelical Christian Theology of Work The evangelical Christian theology of work integrates biblical principles that view work as a divine calling, a form of worship, and… Read more “THEOLOGY OF WORK”
Endurance in Ministry: Overcoming Distractions
Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 – “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.” Key… Read more “Endurance in Ministry: Overcoming Distractions”
Divine Detours: Finding God in Life’s Interruptions”
Embracing Unexpected Moments as Opportunities for Ministry Text: Mark 5:21-43 (Jesus’ interruptions—healing the woman while on the way to Jairus’ house)Key Idea: Ministry doesn’t just happen in… Read more “Divine Detours: Finding God in Life’s Interruptions””
THE UNBUSY PASTOR
In The Contemplative Pastor, Eugene Peterson’s chapter “The Unbusy Pastor” presents a countercultural vision for pastoral ministry, challenging the modern notion that a busy pastor is an… Read more “THE UNBUSY PASTOR”