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Posts Categorized: Congregations
August 2, 2016
Trusting in resurrection Accomplishing more together By Sarah Robbins “My first call was not what I had imagined– and what a relief that turned out to be.” This is pretty close to the phrasing that I hear most pastors say when describing the beginning of their work as Ministers of Word and Sacrament – for… Read more »
July 18, 2016
Walking the walk Staying faithful in the face of challenges By Mark Roth Recently, I’ve had the chance to meet with the leaders of several congregations. I have brought with me one simple question: What most excites you or challenges you about your church? The answers have been amazing: diverse, honest and optimistic amid the fears…. Read more »
June 20, 2016
WWPS: What would Paul say? Breaking our clay jars to discover the treasure By Susan Rothenberg But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us…So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature… Read more »
June 6, 2016
Becoming Billy Beane Getting unglued from old habits By Susan Rothenberg I love baseball. I grew up in a baseball loving family, married a baseball loving man, and have lived long enough to witness the Pittsburgh Pirates’ World Series victories in 1971 and 1979, as well 20 losing seasons. I also love baseball movies, including… Read more »
September 7, 2015
Redefining where and when church happens Please stop treating my non-church ministry as if it weren’t realA defense of validated ministries serving in non-congregational settings by Mieke Vandersall I have a friend. She has one of the most pastoral souls I have experienced in my time on this earth. She is compassionate, generous, patient,… Read more »