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3 ways pastors can help women and families experiencing postpartum depression

March 19, 2018 by Robin Barnes

As a pastor of a congregation with young families you may have small groups, a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) ministry, Awana, and more. Your church may also be blessed to have a meals ministry to help individuals and families after a surgery or birth of a child. Your church is probably well equipped with support ministries for families to help disciple their children and to … [Read more...]

Pastoral care and refuge for rape victims

November 16, 2017 by Tory Flynn & Dr. Diane Langberg

In this article we follow Tory Flynn’s heart-wrenching story of being raped and the unexpected aftermath that God orchestrated in her life. As we hear from Tory (indented text), we also receive expert commentary from Dr. Diane Langberg, a specialist in ministering to people who have been traumatized. Tory’s story begins I was twenty-one and a senior in college. I went … [Read more...]

How one church offered hope to a same-sex struggler

November 14, 2017 by Melissa Fisher

Melissa Fisher grew up in a churchgoing home, but her childhood included family turmoil, her parents’ divorce, and sexual violations that she kept secret. While attending a Christian college, she faced her same-sex attraction (SSA) and fought against it but became involved in same-sex relationships. Eventually, she left the church and married her female partner. Her book, The … [Read more...]

Hope does: Transforming local schools in ways no one else can

October 11, 2017 by Mike Tenbusch

We interviewed Mike Tenbusch, author of The Jonathan Effect: Helping Kids and Schools Win the Battle Against Poverty. He shares from his experiences how churches can partner with their local schools and become a positive, proactive influence for change. Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got involved with ministry in the school system? I was born and … [Read more...]

Caring enough to take a stand: Why justice is a form of care ministry

October 4, 2017 by Ken Wytsma

We interviewed Pastor Ken Wytsma, author of The Myth of Equality about why pastors should view seeking justice for the oppressed as a form of care ministry. In light of recent events in our nation, his insights are particularly timely and beneficial for church leaders to hear. Why are you passionate about helping the underserved? When I was eight years old, a refugee … [Read more...]

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