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Neighboring during COVID-19
As COVID-19 causes churches to cancel services, effective congregations in these weeks will be measured less by how many people we can gather, and more by how deeply we can send our people into our communities to (wisely, cautiously, hopefully) serve and bear the...
Thrive In 5: Relational- Honor Each Other’s Life Dreams
Five Keys to Good Conflict Management
Thrive in 5: Physical- The Peloton Bike Commercial & A Fitness Focus
A Fitness Focus.
Houghton College Alumni Spotlight: John Rhett
“This is one of the greatest challenges for a teacher at a Christian college – for a teacher that is a believer – how to educate, expose and equip young minds to make their way through a visual culture…”
Thrive In 5: Intellectual – Developing a Wesleyan “Fake News” Filter
Developing a Wesleyan “Fake News” Filter
Something New
There is so much relief and freedom in letting God write the story instead of me insisting on being the author.
Thrive In 5: Emotional- Emotional Rule of Life
Cultivating a healthier emotional life.
Thrive in 5: Financial- Financial Convictions in the Five Uses of Money
Financial Convictions in the Five Uses of Money
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.”
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
He is here.
But I kept trusting that God would provide. AND HE DID.
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.
Houghton College Faculty Spotlight: Ken Schenck
“I love learning; and I love serving those who love learning. So, I see my job as basically finding ways to connect Houghton College with those who have the same love and longing for learning,” Schenck said.
Rev. Mike Cline on Pastor Appreciation
“More than any one time gift or note, the most encouraging thing to do for your pastor is to just show up on a regular basis and help create an overall healthy culture in your church,” says Rev. Mike Cline, senior pastor at Mountain View Church.
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?
