The Gift of Message (of Knowledge)
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Articles and resources to assist you in growing your top spiritual gifts as revealed by the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, based on the study, Serving from the Heart.


Following Jesus Leader Guide
First produced by Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, this 12-session group is perfect for groups just beginning their faith walk or for anyone looking for a deeper foundation…

Spiritual Leadership from corporate America?
By Dan S. WilfordOne only has to read the newspapers, watch the newscasts and be aware of the activities of “Corporate America” to have great concern about the moral and ethical… read more

Dear Pastors, Tell Us the Truth
By Rachel Held EvansThis post was inspired by a few things:
First, the brilliantly titled Epic Fail Pastors Conference, born from the question “What if we offered a space that is… read more


What Are They Asking?
By Thomas G. LongIn the heat of the summer of 1922, a thirty-six-year-old part-time professor of theology by the name of Karl Barth delivered one of the most remarkable speeches about preaching… read more


The Ministry of Licensed Local Pastors
By Charles HicksThroughout the history of Methodism there have always been men and women who, while not ordained, faithfully served the church as pastors. This practice began with John Wesley… read more

Jealousy, Gifts and the Body of Christ
By Whitney SimpsonChrist is just like the human body—a body is a unit and has many parts; and all the parts of the body are one body, even though there are many. We were all baptized by one… read more


What is "Deeper" Preaching?
By Pete WilsonI spend a lot of time “teaching,” or “preaching,” or whatever you want to call it.
I tend to spend about twenty hours a week preparing to teach on… read more
