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Ministry Today in a Culture of Risks
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 "I'll be meeting with Dan Martella to learn a little bit about risk management which I really don't know too much about, " says Shantel Smith, a young pastor from Pacific Union College Church. "From what I understand Pastor Dan Martella has had a rough year with flooding at his church. I don't know how bad it is." Over the weekend she discovers that pastoral risk management goes far beyond insurance as it becomes a very real subject for her.
A Visit to Healdsburg is the featured church documentary in the latest CALLED digital magazine for pastors. Read More
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Pastoring for the Long Haul
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 I'm a pastor's kid. I'm also Hispanic. That means I have moved a lot. Over 30 times. So, finding out that a pastor in our union has more than 30 years in the same church was a revelation. His name is Andy McDonald and he pastors the Florida Hospital church, a church that has an international feel with a younger demographic than many Adventist churches. One of his associates has worked alongside of him for more than 20 years! From my interview with him I gained some insight into long term ministry. Here are seven principles you may find helpful:
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Wouldn't it be amazing if any individual in the territory of the North American Division could easily contact our church for spiritual care? I'm not just talking about the World Wide Web here, but about actually speaking with a committed Christian witness? But wait, there's more! What if during the conversation an invitation was given to connect people with believer's right around the corner? To study with them, fellowship together and learn about Jesus! The interest info is then passed along and a local church reaches out to embrace the seeker. Read More
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Adventist Risk Management
Preventing and Detecting Fraud at Your Church
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Every day, church leaders entrust individuals with cash, checks and other assets. While the majority of these individuals are honest, under the right circumstances even the most loyal individual might steal.
So what can church congregations do to prevent theft, or detect it quickly after it happens? Read More
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Sharing Christ Through the Arts
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Let's Talk About Your Best Practices for Ministry
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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. Pitch us an idea. Send us an article. Be sure to include your picture and ministry title. Together we can make Best Practices for Adventist Ministry a go-to tool box for NAD pastors and church leaders.
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Ideas, Events, Resources, Announcements
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 MINISTRYinMOTION is a fast-moving, weekly television program and podcast for pastors, elders, and local leaders. Each episode of MINISTRYinMOTION features dynamic speakers, gifted leaders or ministry professionals who bring fresh new insights, cutting edge ideas, and relevant practices for your ministry. In the next few weeks you'll be inspired and amazed by guests such as, Hyveth Williams, Randy Roberts, Ted Wilson and Gary Krause.
My Best Advice - Ron Edmondson shares twelve words of advice that will help put your ministry in 2015 on the right tracks.
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