How generosity and pastoral care are linked
By Clayton SmithA major challenge facing the church is the growth of nonprofit charities. These organizations do much good in our communities, but the competition for the… read more
Trauma
Preaching panic attack
By Chris ThayerAnxiety is a lie. The worst kind of lie. The kind your own mind and body tell you. Mine tells me that people will hate me. Leave me. That things will snowball beyond my… read more
Scripture and Trauma
By Joni S. SanckenPreachers and listeners alike are processing traumatic stress and experiences caused by COVID-19, deep interpersonal fissures, and rampant injustice. The Bible is a powerful… read more
The Heart of the United Methodist Crisis: Passio Dei
By Michael Adam BeckA Heart Condition
If the heart is sick, a body will inevitably fail. No matter how healthy the brain or other vital organs may be, when a heart fails, the organism… read more
Stressful times are an opportunity to teach children resilience
By Vanessa LoBueBetween the global COVID-19 pandemic, the associated economic downturn and widespread protests over racism, it’s difficult for everyone. Many people are… read more
Preaching amidst global trauma
By Joni S. SanckenPortions of this article are excerpted from Words that Heal: Preaching Hope to Wounded Souls (Abingdon, 2019). Used with permission.
In the days, weeks, and months following … read more