Karen was an innocent teenager in a hallway of a local mega-church heading home after a youth event. Sam, a building manager, pulled her into an empty classroom and forced her to have sex. No one else was around, and she didn’t know what to do, so she just gave in to Sam’s demands. He threatened her so that she wouldn’t tell anyone, but it was hard to hide because she cried the … [Read more...]
Ministering to senior adults
As a pastor, what is your ideal church member? Most of us, if we answer honestly, would say that we want young adults. That’s the way to grow the church, after all. But did you know that the senior adult population, the 55+ age range, is exploding at three times the national population growth? This means there’s a tremendous opportunity for ministry in this area. But how do we … [Read more...]
Grandparents who parent again
Grandparents who parent their grandchildren come in all ages, shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are healthy. Others aren’t. Some are financially stable. Others live on a fixed income. Many are married. And many are single. And some are in second and third marriages. But no matter the age, health condition, marital status, or finances, raising grandchildren is emotionally … [Read more...]
Caring for caregivers
An interview with Dr. Howard Eyrich How can I possibly cope with caring for my parents? Can we even afford the cost of caring for them?” These are common—and burdensome—questions middle-aged adults often face as their aging parents become less capable of caring for themselves. How should pastors help these individuals? Here are some suggestions from Dr. Howard Eyrich, a … [Read more...]
How to increase your concern for victims of racism
You may dismiss that racism is very much alive and well, because the narratives of those who are marginalized, who experience it, are often counter to your experience. But when ministering to those who suffer racism, be careful about dismissing their narratives. Because what’s normal for you and those of the majority culture is not normal for everyone. In order for you to … [Read more...]
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