Finding the middle way
“It was a rich experience for me to understand that God is bigger than any one denominational box… All of the different perspectives find alignment and agreement in God,” Jones reflected.
Education & Clergy Development
Simplifying Church
“The church of the future is going to have to simplify. We’re not going to be able to rely on giving as much to support a staff of 15 pastors. We’re going to have to know what we are about – preaching and teaching the word of God, inviting everyone..
Thrive In 5: Spiritual – Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual Disciplines
Thrive In 5: Intellectual – Thinking about Pastors and Poverty Alleviation
Thinking About Pastors and Poverty Alleviation
Thrive In 5: Emotional-Holiday Season Preparation
With the holidays just around the corner, pastors are entering one of their busiest seasons….
Sharing Inspiration
If there’s one overarching aim Crisp has developed in 19 years as a pastor’s spouse, it’s authenticity – for her family life and her own spiritual development.
Experience God’s Best by Doing Less
We are in danger of not leading ourselves, our families, or our congregations well if we do not intentionally take the time to listen to God’s voice.
Thrive in 5: Financial- Five Simple Financial Principles
Financial simple principles for financial health and responsibility.
Thrive In 5: Relational- Solvable vs. Perpetual Problems
How many times in your intimate relationships have your best problem-solving skills failed?
Houghton Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Marlene Collins-Blair
“One of the hallmarks of Houghton College Online is that we have deliberately and intentionally created an environment that mirrors the residential campus.” Blair said.
Stepping out from behind the curtain
Since stepping out from behind the curtain, Skor has found her voice as a leader and been able to focus on using her giftings for maximum benefit to the church.
The Truth
In the midst of church planting Jordan talks about the Truth of who God is.
Thrive In 5: Spiritual – What is Christian spiritual formation?
As pastors who are leading others, we need to be intentional about engaging the various means of grace to continue our transformation into the image of Christ.
Thrive in 5: Physical- 5 The Necessity of Rest and Sleep
Five principles regarding rest.
Thrive In 5: Intellectual – Challenging My Ministry Mind
As a pastor, you know the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your leadership. Our world is changing fast, and we need to challenge our thinking and keep it sharp.
Seasons of Change
Today is my fifteenth anniversary. And instead of cruising through a blue Caribbean sea, or driving through the sparkle of big city lights, we are spending it staying still. Living with my parents. Almost all of our worldly possessions are in a storage unit ten...
Helping all my ‘Sams’
Since Shannon’s life before becoming a professor was deeply immersed in the business world, he is able to impart practical knowledge to his students and connect what is being communicated in the textbook to relevant experience.
Wesleyan Faculty Spotlight: Brian Webb
“Houghton is a fantastic community. There is such a close interaction between the students and faculty,” Webb said.
Immeasurably more
“Immeasurably more” is the phrase Rev. Gail Kerstetter, director of music ministries and outreach at SWU, uses to describe what God has done through the SWU University Singers and their ministry on military bases.
A pastor to pastors
“My advice to preachers is to read for the cultivation of the soul rather than the development of skill,” he said.
SWU Faculty Spotlight
The students coming through SWU are “not formed to be cookie cutter ministerial students,” said Summers. Each student has different callings, gifts and talents; SWU is helping each student to be exactly who God has called them to be.
Cultivating community across cultures
“Houghton took a risk and invested in me as a prospective student.” Kongkaw said. “When I first visited there, I felt strongly that this could be a community for me.”
Creatively ministering to connect others to the kingdom
The coffee shop has become a means to minister through a different venue and brings people into the church who otherwise would not come close.
Thrive In 5: Emotional -Self-justification
Self-justification
