Church & Ministry

Four Ways to Pray for Pastors Right Now and How to Pray for Your Pastor During Lockdown

“His oncologist informed us that this cancer is very rare in its aggression and that no options for further treatment remain. Medically speaking, they have done all they are able” - CPost

“I’ve tuned into many webinars and read many articles on this topic, but the majority of them seem to address re-entry from a large church perspective. But as a small church, our situation is different. How can we safely re-enter? Here are some guidelines I hope will be helpful.” - F&T

“…churches should also be thinking seriously about their communications and public relations strategy as they consider reopening. As a longtime member of a large and thriving church and two decades as a public relations strategist, I have seen a lot of good, but also some mistakes when it comes to church communications.” - Church Leaders

“Put plainly, churches grow when their members are deeply committed to them, not simply because they have a contemporary musical style.” - Gene Veith

“In the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus gives us an amazing lesson on listening. He doesn’t begin with sharing truth, but begins a conversation and listens to her. In doing so, he reveals her true reality.” - Church Leaders

“I propose that the way forward is to take a step-by-step approach that helps the global church live out its missional calling, meet the needs of its congregants, and protect the health of those in the church and in the community.” - Daniel Chin (edpidemiologist)

“Kristopher Casey, pastor of Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester, waved an American flag after Sunday’s service while his congregation sang ‘God bless America.’” - Fox

Dear Tired Pastor, Jesus Rested and You Can Too