by Mitch Randall | Jan 27, 2023 | Opinion
David Wood and his wife, Donna, have lived in Lincoln, Vermont, for 43 years. During those years, David served as pastor of the United Church of Lincoln for over three decades. This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with David to discuss the church, his...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 17, 2023 | Opinion
Every pastor hears it: Just do what one of your predecessors did a few decades ago and all will be well within congregational life. Nope. Yet, somewhere in that row of dusty and successive portraits — likely lining a wall enroute to the sanctuary — is the image of a...
by Christine Young | Sep 29, 2022 | News
Eileen Campbell-Reed of Three Minute Ministry Mentor and Good Faith Media joined to produce a webinar focused on the release of 3MMM’s #PandemicPastoring Report on September 1. Campbell-Reed is the founder and host of 3MMM, a weekly video, blog and podcast providing...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Sep 26, 2022 | News
A new resource aims to help faith leaders navigate the challenges of a changing landscape. Designed for ministers who are “feeling isolated without the necessary resources or tools,” the toolkit, titled “Where to Start: A Guide for Faith Leaders on Shifting Ground,”...
by Joe Kendrick | Aug 29, 2022 | Opinion
Conflict is a natural part of being in a community. It cannot be avoided or controlled by anyone, but it can be an agent of change. When you approach conflict from a defensive posture, it can escalate the situation to where a third party is needed to help resolve the...
