One deadly aspect of the tongue is gossip. Gossip is sinful, it can be incredibly hurtful to people, and horribly divisive. In short, gossip is toxic. What most of us don’t realize is how often we participate in gossip. It is so common that we don’t even realize we are doing it. The big question is, what is gossip? One dictionary definition renders it this … Continue reading How to Resist Gossip
President John Stumbo has argued that following General Council 2023, the C&MA is “more Simpsonian than ever.” These comments come in the wake of a Council decision allowing for women’s ordination. But is this true? Does the C&MA of 2023 look more like the early Alliance that was built and shaped by founder A.B. Simpson? Obviously in attempting to answer this question, it would be … Continue reading Is the C&MA Really More Simpsonian?
Pastors are constantly planning. Whether it be sermons, worship services, counselling appointments, Bible study’s or other meetings, the pastor is certainly not foreign to planning. But they can’t plan for the unexpected death of a church member. A key part of pastoral ministry is that of grief ministry. When death touches your congregation, you need to be prepared. The family will be hurting, sometimes even … Continue reading 6 Ways Pastors Can Minister to the Grieving
Shepherd the Flock 