This week’s care issues invites you to see how three pastors manage their pastoral care responsibilities. Ron Edmondson explains why he came to the conclusion that he had to cancel a service to faithfully care for his congregation. Dr. Mark Strong shares how his church goes about caring for the fatherless. And James Roberson shares why being absent from small group meetings … [Read more...]
Caring for couples
Walking alongside a couple who is facing marriage troubles is a recurring part of your ministry. In this week’s Care Issue, Winston T. Smith shares five common mistakes that pastors sometimes make in marital counseling and how to avoid them. You’ll benefit from Robert Cheong’s tips on what’s important to share during an initial marriage counseling session. Rob Green’s article … [Read more...]
Caring for children
You want to care well for the children in your church, but pastors are sometimes unaware of areas where their church is lacking in this. This week Dr. Deepak Reju offers twelve practices for protecting children from potential sexual abuse in the church. You’ll hear from Linda Ranson Jacobs, who shares how something as simple as the classroom size and environment can cause … [Read more...]
Caring for Boomers
Baby Boomers make up the largest generation born in US history. Seventy-six million strong, they have unique needs and face difficult challenges. Dr. Howard Eyrich explains how to help Boomers who struggle to care for their aging parents. And Linda Jacobs explains how your church can help grandparents who find themselves raising their grandchildren. Caring for … [Read more...]
Racism
How do you provide care to victims of racism, or those who are angry about racial injustice? James Roberson, a pastor from Brooklyn, NY, and Jerome Gay Jr., a pastor from Raleigh, NC, explain how they’ve responded. And Dr. Jarvis Williams, author of One New Man: The Cross and Racial Reconciliation in Pauline Theology, shares practical steps you can take to increase your … [Read more...]
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