Jessica Miller Kelley
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Blog Ending Guaranteed Appointment
The elimination of guaranteed appointment for United Methodist clergy came as a surprise to many Tuesday morning when the proposal as approved on a consent calendar. (Items are…
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Blog Restructuring Rundown
We coined a new term here in the Ministry Matters offices this morning: MethoNerd. Definition: those folks on the edge of their seats following every event at the United…
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Article Partnerships Turn Churches Around
There are a lot of ways to plant and grow new churches. Some say the multi-site model will become the standard for church growth, with numerous congregations sharing the vision…
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Blog Learning from Kodak
Kodak—long the most esteemed name in the camera business—declared bankruptcy last month. Many business analysts have been discussing the reasons for the esteemed…
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Article Impact Your Community this Easter
With all the cultural hubbub around Christmas, it can feel like a losing battle to remind people the real "reason for the season." Community events can get lost in the endless…
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Article What's Your Lent Study Style?
Lent is a time of preparation for Easter, but it means different things to each of us. We prepare in different ways. Some focus on Jesus' time in the wilderness, some on Holy…
About This Author
Jessica Miller Kelley is a managing editor of Ministry Matters and of Circuit Rider magazine. A denominational mutt and pastor's wife, her work equipping and inspiring leaders for ministry is informed by a wide range of church experiences. She also blogs about working motherhood, cute kids and craftiness at The Parsonage Family.
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