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The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
A Tennessee pastor who reportedly shut down his church, seized control of the congregation’s cash and real estate, then took up another preaching job in a different town has agreed to return control of the church’s assets to the congregation following pushback from members. Members of the congregation formerly known as Connect Church in Halls,…
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You Are My Son
Do you know that if I were with you in tangible form, I would take you in my arms and cherish you? I would tell you how precious you are to Me. I would tell you how beautiful you are. I would tell you how much I love you. You would see my eyes….You would…
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Big Little Churches
Welcome to The Kingdom Partnership blog. Glad to have you with us. Every once in a while I come across some insightful and thoughtful articles. Those are the ones that I’m encouraged to share with you. Today’s blog, “Big Little Churches” was written by Daniel Schatz. Mr. Schantz is a professor emeritus of Central Christian…
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Who Gonna Call?
Have you ever shared something personal with a friend only to have them say something hurtful in return? Maybe they offered advice when you needed affirmation. Maybe they didn’t really listen and identify with your story. Fining safe people who will accept you without judgement but still challenge you to grow can be a challenging…
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Have You Heard? We Care for You!
Ministry like any other occupation has its ups and downs. Being a pastor is unique. Your heart and soul are given over to caring for others. At the Kingdom Partnership, we are well aware of the challenges that ministry presents. That’s why we created with the Lord’s direction, Shepherd’s Care. The mission of Shepherd’s Care…
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Scars
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 I’ve had an active life. As a result, I carry a few scars on my body. I’ve had two knee replacements. The replacements left a six-inch scar on each knee. And then I’ve had others bodily scars which are tell-tale marks of my active…
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Do You Have a Self-Care Plan?
If you decide to start taking care of yourself, the next question is, “What exactly, is self-care?” Pastors are the epitome of taking care of others. Dare I say pastors for the most part aren’t great about taking care of themselves. Self-care in its simplest form, the term self-care means, of course, caring for yourself.…
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Why Are Pastors Leaving the Ministry?
One of the objectives and mission of the Kingdom Partnership (www.thekingdompartnership.us) is to encourage, support, and walk alongside pastors wherever they have a ministry. Way out in the country to a large city. As I travel to rural and small churches, talk with various pastors, it’s easy to see the many challenges of staying in…
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Get Yours Today!
“Is your church ready for the unexpected?” “Through dozens of my conversations with churches the answer is a resounding “no.” —Richard Creek; Founder & Director of The Kingdom Partnership. Unfortunately, many churches are ‘reactive’ to challenging situations rather than being ‘proactive’. Wouldn’t you want your congregation to quote the Boy Scouts, “be prepared.” Today the…
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Sanctuary in the Dark
At the Kingdom Partnership and our Shepherd’s Care Program we’re aware of the many mental health challenges pastors face. Now the trick we’ve discovered at the Kingdom Partnership is having pastors respond for help for their particular issue. Burnout is not a Badge of Honor. Cramming feelings to be hidden from others is never a…
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