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2 Reasons to Celebrate Giving Tuesday

It’s easy to miss Giving Tuesday among all the other, more commercial, holidays. But I hope, for two reasons, that we take some time to celebrate Giving Tuesday today.

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Sharing the Gospel Cross-Culturally: You Don't Have to Be an Expert

As you enter a new culture or begin sharing the gospel with someone of a different religion, observe and listen to them. Learn what they actually believe, not just what the books say they believe. You can build bridges to the gospel without having to be an expert on their culture or religion.

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A Summer of Transformation

Ministry is a lot of hard work but every now and then, you get to experience the story of God's transforming power. Cheryl Chadwick shares one of those stories from the Mission Centers of Houston here.

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The Ministry of Death

Death is part of life, particularly the life of a pastor. What does it look like to walk with your congregation as they grieve a loved one, face a terminal diagnosis, or even transition into eternity?

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Why Our Hearts are Restless

Christian leader, do you feel restless? Casey writes a bit about the things we try to support our contentment and what actually holds.

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How to Support Your Pastor

This month is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we've been talking about it quite a bit. But what should you get them or do for them? Here are a few suggestions of how you can serve them this month and all year round.

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