Jessica Miller Kelley
Family Concerns: When to Refer
Many seminarians in their introductory Pastoral Care class hear this cardinal rule for any counseling work they will do in their capacity as a congregational leader: Know when to…
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Blog Butler's Winning Values
If you follow college basketball, you know that tonight is the final game of the NCAA tournament. Louisville v. Michigan for the whole enchilada. Usually, I am following the games …
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Article 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Bulletins and Newsletters
It's a rare church that has a graphic designer on staff, or even an experienced professional willing to volunteer for the sometimes-tedious task of compiling the information for…
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Article Inspiration and Inclusion at the Inauguration
The inauguration of a president is inspirational in many ways. The national colors and anthems, pomp and circumstance can fill spectators with patriotic joy, marveling at our…
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Article Revitalization Takes Guts
Honesty and courage. These two words may call to mind a virtuous Boy Scout or a knight of King Arthur’s round table, but to Jorge Acevedo, they are the essentials for…
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Article Evaluating Worship (with printable worksheet)
“I wish worship here could be more spiritual,” she said. The woman clearly had an opinion about worship at her home church. She knew something felt different when she …
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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