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A Future for Interim Ministry

This article advocates for an increased number of trained intentional interim ministers and a...

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Lives Entrusted: An Ethic of Trust for Ministry

This resource looks at topics such as misconduct, authenticity, testimony, vulnerability, and...

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Staying in Bounds: Straight Talk on Boundaries for Effective Ministry

This resource offers tools and practical applications for ministry to embrace healthy...

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The Graceful Exit: A Pastor's Journey from Good-bye to Hello

Using scripture, stories from other clergy, and the author's own story, this resource helps...

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The Emotional Intelligence of Jesus: Relational Smarts for Religious Leaders

This resource uses the Bible, brain science, and psychology to depict the uses of emotional...

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Toward the Better Country: Church Closure and Resurrection

This book draws from interviews with clergy and lay leaders from over 40 different churches to...

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We Look for the Resurrection of the Dead

This article looks at the story of one church's closure and describes how signs of death and...

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Wholeness After Betrayal: Restoring Trust in the Wake of Misconduct

This book will help churches restore inner congregation peace after clergy and lay leader...

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How To Talk With Sick, Dying and Grieving People: When there are No Magic Words to Say

This resource provides insights and stories to help pastoral caregivers and clergy walk wisely...

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The Church and Families of Children with Special Needs

This panel discussion considers what role parishioners, lay leaders, and clergy can play to...

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