“He existed before all things,and all things are held together in him.”Colossians 1:16-17 (CEB) “Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when… read more

This article is a part of a series about trauma-informed approaches to ministry. If you have been with us through the first 3 articles, you may have begun to notice that we are… read more

Now that the COVID vaccine is available to children, 5 years and older, notice that some churches express expectations to get back to business as usual, with the full schedule of… read more

We face unprecedented demands upon mental health as humanity continues into an unknown and unpredictable future rocked by a pandemic. As another school year begins, it’s… read more

After 18 months of virtual ministry, churches are re-engaging face to face. The question I keep hearing is: “How are we going to get families back to church?” With too … read more

Much is being written and discussed today regarding the new realities for ministry: decreasing worship attendance, infrequent attendance, doing more with less, the myriad demands… read more