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Our Pastor is Gone! Now What?
That’s a statement and question I hear fairly often. People will contact me and tell me their pastor has; retired, died, was fired, or just burned out. I hear, “Can you tell us where we can find a new pastor?” I then tell them that’s going to be a tough search. So many challenges come…
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Sanctuary in the Dark
Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that 264 million people struggle with depression and 40 million people struggle with anxiety. We, the church, can no longer afford to be surprised when the people sitting next to us in the pews have brought their issues from the week in with them on Sunday mornings. Throw…
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Those Society rejects
I was recently preaching at a church about this topic of the church reaching out to people of our society, even in the church, considered rejects. Now this can be a very touchy subject in the church. During my message I shared I’d love to see the sanctuary filled with the homeless, drug addicts, prostitutes,…
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What Happens Next?
I’m sure that most of you have purchased a car or two in your lifetime. Actually, experts tell us we purchase somewhere between 8-10 cars in our lifetimes. According to Forbes the likely times in our lives that we will purchase a car are; High School Days (My first car was a 1957 Chevrolet!) College…
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“Campaign 50”
Campaign 50 is a joint collaboration between the Kingdom Partnership and the Christian Church Leadership Network. The objective of Campaign 50 is to recruit and train 50 men to learn the basic skills of ministry. Across America, thousands of small and rural churches are on the brink of closing their doors often because congregations are…
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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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