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Mandy Smith
Mandy is lead pastor at University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God,and The Vulnerable Pastor. She is also a fine artist and the creator of “The Collect,” a citywide trash-to-art project.
She and her husband, Jamie, have two kids.
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Where Can a Pastor Find Church?
Can those who lead congregations receive ministry from them as well?
When the Path to Ministry Is an Obstacle Course
What if the things that seem to get in the way of ministry actually qualify us for it?
Feeling the ‘Ugh’ at Christmastime
Can your church be honest about heartache this Advent?
I’m Here for You . . . Kinda
Ministry is filled with at least four different kinds of relationships.
Take Time To Linger Outside the Church Door
In churches as in neighborhoods, sometimes the front lawn is the best place to build community.
My Local Vision
The Book of Jeremiah and my longing to see beyond the veil in a local coffee shop.
Standing While Slain
Resilience in ministry requires being open to hurt, for ourselves and for those we care for.
Bossy Women and the Bride of Christ
How the world’s ways of leadership have seeped into the church—but not in the way you might expect.
The Wise Child-King
4 practices for leading with healthy childlikeness.
Dear Laura: About Your Mental Health
How a church can heal.