MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

Noticing Our (God-Repaired) Selves

The thing I routinely forget as I read the Bible is that the people were human. These people were not the created characters of the writers. They were not fabled placeholders that represent right and wrong. We cannot read the Bible this way, as we might read Jane Austen, without serious misinterpretation.

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ADULT MINISTRY

Know Your Group, Yourself, and Your Text

All teachers have their own way of approaching their tasks. However, there are some things from which nearly every teacher could benefit. If you are like most, there are some things related to teaching and leading a Bible study group that you do quite well and, there are some things that could use some further attention. What are some things you can do to improve your teaching and your Bible study groups’ experience?

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Ministry to Teens
in Grief

A teenager is inviting you into her world and asking you to “come alongside” and walk with her through a tough time. This is a very painful and confusing time and she is trusting you to help her. Do you know what to do? Here are some suggestions of how to respond to a teenager in the initial stages of grief.

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Mommy Don't Leave Me: Dealing with Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a common response when young children are in a new setting away from the primary parent, usually the mother. Most children become accustomed to an inviting room with children’s toys and friendly teachers within two to four visits, but some children have continuing anxiety responses for weeks. What do you do?

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