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When Sheep Bite: Loving People Through Criticism in Ministry
Ministry is a beautiful, messy calling, one that walks hand in hand with both the brokenness and brilliance of humanity. In this honest reflection, we share some of the hardest words we’ve heard in decades of pastoral ministry, the kind that sting long after they’re spoken and the deeper lessons they’ve taught us about…
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Belonging: The Hidden Door Every Church Must Open – Part 3
Walking into a church for the first time can be both hopeful and intimidating. Beneath every handshake and smile lies a deep human desire to be seen, known, and loved. Connection and belonging aren’t just nice additions to church life; they’re at the very core of what it means to be the body of…
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When Hunger Meets His Presence
This is the story of a night under a simple white tent in Sri Lanka where expectations were shattered – not by production, but by hunger. A room full of students cried out for God with such longing that Heaven responded in a way that no sermon could have orchestrated. What I thought would…
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Why Belonging Matters: Inside the Journey of Every Newcomer – Belonging Series Part 2
The Gigantic First Step Stepping into a new church for the very first time can be daunting. It’s a journey often taken with a mix of hope, fear, and a deep, unspoken longing for connection. While a congregation may see a new face as an exciting addition, or not notice it at all, it’s…
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Known For Love or Hate?
This article challenges Christians to reflect on how often they are perceived – not as loving, but as judgmental. It calls for the radical love Jesus modeled, sharing a powerful story from a club outreach where a woman’s raw question exposed the deep wounds left by misrepresentation in the Church. Ask someone outside the Church what they think of Christians and the answers can sting: judgmental,…
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When Heaven Fills the Room
The presence of God has the power to transform even the darkest places. This post shares a true story where the team prayed for God’s presence to fill the room and watched hearts soften and atmospheres shift as His light broke through. The Power of His Presence There’s something powerful about the presence of…
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Women Unmuted
Women have always played a vital role in God’s redemptive plan, from the Old Testament to the New, leading, teaching, and prophesying with divine authority. Despite a few often-misunderstood passages used to silence women in ministry, scripture when read in context, shows a consistent pattern of God empowering both men and women to lead.…
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Three Words on a Paper. One Unforgettable Encounter.
At a missions school in Thailand, I prayed for a practical way to help students hear God’s voice. What happened next reminded me that when we listen, God still speaks in surprising ways. Teaching Students to Hear God’s Voice At our missions school in Thailand, I was leading a session on serving as global workers…
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The Belonging Blueprint – A Pastor’s Guide to Welcoming and Integrating Guests
This article is the first of several upcoming pieces on the ministry of connection and belonging. It shares personal experiences and biblical insight into what it truly means to welcome newcomers, integrate them into community and reflect the heart of Jesus by making sure everyone feels seen and valued. Every calling begins with a moment – or a…
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The Beauty of Diversity
Nine years ago God called us back to Canada after serving as Global Workers in Thailand for ten and a half years. Before Thailand, we had the privilege of serving in a church with many nations and loved learning from and growing with other cultures. Moving to another nation was a very different thing. In Thailand…