From Modernity to Postmodernity: A Primer for Leaders – Part 3
“It seems like we are speaking two different languages.” If you have ever thought this, you aren’t alone. As religion columnist Phyllis Tickle observed, approximately…
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Perspectives on Leadership from Artios Christian College
From Modernity to Postmodernity: A Primer for Leaders – Part 2
Let’s face it – American culture has undergone radical changes in the past several decades. For Christians, the changes seem to be happening faster than…
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From Modernity to Postmodernity: A Primer for Leaders – Part 1
Do you ever glance through a newsfeed and wonder, “how can people think that way?!” It can be tempting to just look away in disgusted…
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Serving Jesus Even When Your Eyes Reflect Poop
Is this what I’m destined to become? Recoiling with disgust at the abject prospect, I now eyed these women with cynical wariness. Yes, they seemed normal. And up…
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How to Fold Laundry… As Unto Jesus
I just abandoned my laundry basket. It’s over half-full of warm, clean clothes. The rest are folded on the couch. Normally I don’t leave chores…
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Abide in Christ: What It Looks Like and Why It’s a Must
“Abide” is one of my favorite words. It is a calming, empowering word that communicates surrender and soul rest. Just hearing or reading that little…
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A Compelling Case for Contemporary Worship Songs
I grew up singing old traditional hymns. I loved to worship singing them as a child and I love to worship singing them now. Few…
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What Redemption Means for Followers of Christ
We say it as often as we can: Jesus-followers have been re-created by Christ to lead on His behalf in our everyday lives and circles.…
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3 Keys to Overcoming the Burnout of Serving Others
The burnout grew slowly. It was a general feeling of frustration with my work. As I would drive to work in the darkness of the…
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ACT: Guidance for relating to friends with mental health concerns
This is the second article in a two-part series. Read part one here: 5 Things Small Churches Need to Know About Mental Health. “Therefore if…
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