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The 4 Stages of Healing
The 4 Stages of Healing Wounds are a universal human experience. From scraped knees to torn ligaments to life-threatening lacerations, our bodies become injured through both use and disuse, through unintentional and sometimes very intentional means. Wounds may be self-inflicted or inflicted by another person, animal, or object. We even blame God for some wounds—at … Continued
A New Church Planting Model Is Born
Things slowed down quickly in Atlanta in early 2020 as the pandemic hit full force. By the time we re-opened Beacon Church ATL months later, there was this undeniable shift that had taken place in the hearts of our church body and team. Services started back as usual, but things felt different. Because of … Continued
Pastorpedia: Leading People Post-COVID-19
A Video Resource of CE National, a church effectiveness ministry
Exploring Creation
Creation Genesis 1 tells about God’s creation of light and time, of the sky, the oceans, and the earth. God sets up the sun and the moon and the stars in the sky, thereby introducing seasons into our life on earth. Once the three major places on earth are established—the earth, the sky, the seas—God … Continued
Why Listening to Real Young People Matters
Why Listening to Real Young People Matters The beginning of love for others is learning to listen to them. God’s love for us is shown by the fact that God not only gives God’s Word, but also lends us God’s ear…Christians who can no longer listen to one another will soon no longer be listening … Continued
Debunking 4 Housing Allowance Myths
The minister’s housing allowance is arguably one of the most advantageous benefits available to ministers—while also one of the most confusing. Let’s talk about four common myths, and their truths, surrounding a minister’s housing allowance. Myth 1: Housing allowance is an additional income provided to the pastor A common misconception among pastors, church administrators, and … Continued
Having the Eyes of Your Heart Enlightened
Excerpted from '21 Days of Deeper Prayer' (Zondervan)
21 Days of Deeper Prayer: Discover an Extraordinary Life in God (Zondervan, 2021)
WHO: Jim Maxim, founder of Acts 413 Ministries, and Daniel Henderson, president of Strategic Renewal. THEY SAY:“Jesus also promised us that if we put Him first, learn to wait upon Him, and use the gifts He has given us to elevate Him in the world around us, then He would grant us His favor.” THE … Continued
Pastors Value Denominations Now, Not as Sure About the Future
As many Protestant denominations prepare to gather this summer for their national meetings, most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade.
