Houghton College Alumni Spotlight: Taylor Wilding
“Everything you do or don’t do; everything you say or don’t say sends a message–so make sure all you do or say reorients people toward Christ and not toward the world.”
Thriving Clergy
Neighborhood Faith: Urban Ministry in Portland
“In the church planting world, a lot of the language we use is colonialist. We say, ‘We have God and we will bring him to these people.’ But one of my discoveries has been that God was always in Portland and at work in Portland,” Doiron said.
Thrive In 5: Relational- Good Conflict Management
Five Keys to Good Conflict Management
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.
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?
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...
Thrive In 5: Emotional -Self-justification
Self-justification
Thrive In 5: Relational- Contempt is the Corrosive Acid in any Relationship
Contemptuous statements are disrespectful ways of putting down your spouse, your children, friend or your colleague. An immediate response to contempt is to defend against it with counter-criticism, counter-contempt or by withdrawing from the relatio
Thrive In 5: Spiritual – Narratives: How Your View of God Impacts Your Friendship with Him
Narratives: How Your View of God Impacts Your Friendship with Him
Friendship
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” ~ C. S. Lewis I am an extrovert. I like being around people and I thrive on conversations. I’ve been accused of smiling too much and,...
Wonderfully Made
Imagine an ultrasound picture of a precious baby. Or better yet, imagine holding that child in your hand while reading this Psalm (139): 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and...
Thrive in 5: Physical- Developing an Exercise Routine (Part 2)
Let us care for our bodies as stewards of the temples He has entrusted to us.
