Category: Faith & Ministry
‘God qualifies the called’
To continue our series of articles highlighting call stories from our newest ordinands, Rev. Eric Falker explains how he has learned to trust God’s provision for his life and ministry.
Young People’s Ministries offers grants
Applications for mini-grants of $500 to $1,500 are due November 15 for churches that offer youth or young adult ministries in marginalized contexts.
Pray, listen, study, and act
Reflecting on experiences as a lay leader, Gordon Galloway gives practical wisdom on things we can do to prepare our hearts and minds for discipleship.
Disability Awareness Sunday resources
Resources for Disability Awareness Sunday, set for October 15, are now available for churches desiring worship experiences and spaces accessible to all God’s children.
Watch people discover their gifts
Colleen Croxall invites us to lean into the theme of this year’s Laity Sunday by thinking of ways to encourage others to live out the gifts God has given them.
Thank you, Miss Nellie and Rev. Broyles
Retired pastor John E. Harnish reflects on how we measure the influence one Sunday school teacher or one caring pastor can have on a person’s life.
Trying to outrun God
To begin a series of articles highlighting call stories from our newest ordinands, Rev. Susan Hitts speaks candidly about how she has balanced her two primary life roles as mother… Continue Reading Trying to outrun God
Don’t let your dreams be dreams
How do we bring dreams of ministry into reality? Learn about the Seed to Harvest ministry incubation program at the October 11 lunch and learn.
SECURE 2.0 impacts retirement plans
David Bell outlines key elements of SECURE 2.0, new legislation that affects pastors and their finances and church leaders as they inform congregations about giving options.
Dulworth to speak at Circuit Rider Retreat
During the November 6-8 retreat, Rev. Elbert Dulworth will share insights from his Camino de Santiago pilgrimage by encouraging town and country churches to value the impact they make in… Continue Reading Dulworth to speak at Circuit Rider Retreat