Blogging Basics for Pastors

By Seth Pierce

One of the greatest tools in building an online platform, as well as finding a place for the sermon leftovers that didn't make the final cut, is a blog. While many people are familiar with blogs, and even have one, the truth is, like the book of Leviticus, many start but never finish. Maybe we crank out one or two theological manifestos or post a sermon - but the appeal diminishes easily among all the other stuff we have to get to but don't. Read More   

Generation Change:

Designing the Future

By Samuel E. Reyes

Last week we took a look at the challenges that lead many youth to leave the church. This week we want to explore strategies to reach and hold the emerging generation.

While biblical principles will always guide our approaches, we must find new ways to apply those principles in ways that will help our youth discover and cement their Christian convictions, and to stay connected to the church.  
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Blurring the Lines Between Church and Community

By V. Michelle Bernard

A year after having his home rebuilt by the Extreme Home Repair Ministry (Aldergrove, British Columbia) Walt Grochowski walked through the doors of the Aldergrove Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Grochowski had never heard of Adventists before they helped rebuild his home. He describes the day he and his wife found out their home was selected as "like seven angels came down and lifted us up from the depths of hell and brought us to heaven on earth. The Seventh-day Adventists showed us the Christ that cares."   Read More 
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Best Practices is looking for articles about what is working for you in ministry. Articles that are one-subject focused and tightly written - 300 to 700 words. We are also looking for top-flight sermon illustrations. Together we can make Best Practices for Adventist Ministry a go-to tool box for NAD pastors and church leaders. 
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Take a look at the faces of the young men and women you worship with each Sabbath. Do you know what they're thinking and feeling? You'll never find out unless you ask. Let's Talk begins a conversation that former GC President, Jan Paulsen hopes you'll continue. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and material to help you join the conversation. 

  

In Without a Plan, You're Going Nowhere, John Maxwell challenges us to slip out of neutral and to go into high gear leadership with a four-part strategy personal and professional growth.

 

   

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