Introduction Concepts of representation and visibility often come up in social and political discussions about equity, inclusion, fairness, or justice. These concepts can be wrongly or unwisely imported into…
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How To Avoid Falling Into A Ditch In Ministry
Cultivating The Elder's Conscienceby Zach Byrd November 1, 2024The latest buzzword in ministry circles is “health.” Books abound with discussions of cultivating good exercise habits, cultivating a good work/life habits, cultivating good rest habits. However, as important…
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The Ruling Elder’s Reasonable Service in the Courts of the Church
Consistent Participation For Denominational Healthby Brad Isbell October 10, 2024Some presbyters seem to believe that entering the arena of ecclesial/denominational controversy is—to quote the military supercomputer in the prescient 1983 teen movie WarGames—“a strange game. The only winning move…