Loneliness and the Church
What Americans of every stripe experienced combines several factors that contribute to loneliness.
Resources
Susan Mettes: The Loneliness Epidemic
Defuse the Underlying Issues That Take Pastors Down
Few Pastors Left the Pulpit Despite Pandemic Pressures
The difficult moments and seasons pastors face require ongoing investment in their spiritual, physical and mental well-being.
Holy Moments
To be a Minister of Word and Sacrament means to pay attention, to be observant, to find the holy, not only in the night sky but also in the everyday.
Millennials Unsure of Their Purpose, Study Shows
New study relates high suicide rates among millennials to lack of meaning.
10 Models of Post-Pastorate Professions
God’s leading can show up through a gradual transition to something known. Or to something unknown. Here are 10 successful transitions of people now serving in new ministry positions.
How to Raise Awareness and Care for Adoptive and Foster Families
Adoption is a beautiful and complex picture of the gospel that nonetheless arises from tragedy.
Praying with a Humble Heart
A humble heart faithfully, persistently, watchfully seeks after God in prayer.
Mandy Smith: My Top 4 Books on Spiritual Formation
Here are some thoughtful resources on spiritual formation that could help strengthen and encourage you during these hard times.
The Prayer of a Humble Leader
How a leader responds reveals his or her heart toward the Lord.