Category: ministry
The Promise of Christ’s Presence
Fill in the blank:“For where two or ___ gather in my name, there am I with them”. Did you say “two or more” or “two or three”? Most people say “more” but a few say “three.” It can be an example of the Mandela… Continue Reading “The Promise of Christ’s Presence”
The Power of Hope
I started a new sermon series this week at my current church, where I’m the interim pastor. I’m calling it “The Remedy of Hope” and it’s been interesting as I’ve prepared for the series; choosing passages and planning the structure of it. Interesting in… Continue Reading “The Power of Hope”
the struggle with fear
Coaching Your Child Through Difficult Emotions As a families ministries pastor, I tend to spend a good part of my week thinking like a child. (Stop smirking, y’all. I know you’re saying, “Well, that explains it.”) Of course what I mean is that I… Continue Reading “the struggle with fear”
Rise
I first learned about Rise back last Fall, thanks to a few tweets from friends. Then I had the first hand of experiencing the power of what they do in April, when I attended the Festival of Faith and Writing in Grand Rapids.… Continue Reading “Rise”
Of Influence, Change, and Loss
I’ve been refreshing my mind on adaptive leadership of late, as some significant changes are happening in my job. Three themes are on my heart today, and when something is on my heart I will loos sleep until I write about it. Influence___ I’ve… Continue Reading “Of Influence, Change, and Loss”
Stephanie Nelson 