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With the US presidential election coming up in November, here are a few resources to help you think about how to address politics in your ministry.
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For I Needed a Place to Vote, And You Invited Me In
When your church is a polling place, Election Day is an opportunity to show hospitality.
Jake Corn
Red-Faced Pastor in a Blue State
Amid political tensions, when is a pastor to speak out and when to refrain?
Gordon MacDonald
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What Christians in the US Can Learn from Immigrant Pastors
For those who met Christ elsewhere, Americanized Christianity can look a bit strange.
Marshall Shelley
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How can our sermons bridge the division of our contentious moment?
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New and recent resources for your preaching library.
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Perhaps God wants to reshape our view of authority.
Glenn Packiam
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How the Early Church Dealt with Racial and Cultural Division
They saw that their ability to truly be the church was at stake.
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Racial Reconciliation Requires a Painful Level of Self-Awareness
To participate in the work of justice, we pastors need to grow and change.
Rich Villodas
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We Need to Reset the Rules of Cultural Engagement
The old, tried-and-true strategies don’t reflect the new world we live in. It’s time for an update.
Darrell Bock
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How Culture Shapes Sermons
Recent books on culturally distinct preaching challenge misconceptions and equip diverse pastors to better address a multiethnic world.
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How the popular audio genre can help pastors fine-tune sermon preparation and delivery.
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