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Reflections

Can Christian History Help Us Imagine a Brighter Future?
byDr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski
An oddly optimistic view of the future of the church

Black and Brown Families Need Faith Leaders Invested in Mental Health
byLinda Brown
Mental health care is soul care

The Joys and Pitfalls of Being a Lay Preacher
byGwen Arneson
Learning, wondering, and giving the good news

Bishop Curry’s “We Shall Overcome” Sermon
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Preaching hope at the Festival of Homiletics

Dear Sophia: Do All Dogs Go to Heaven?
byDanáe Ashley
Faithful advice on being a good neighbor when a pet dies

Give to a Story
by
When people feel part of the story we tell, they give

The “Validity” of a New Ministry
by
Needing to prove worth causes tension between planters and institutions

Longing for Engagement
byKaren Johnson Kretschmann
Stewardship storytelling engages us together

Interview with Rachel Postler, Stained Glass Artist
byFaith+Lead
The spiritual benefits of allowing ourselves to be bad at something

Unsystematized
byColette Eaton
Leaving room for the mystery of God

Stewardship Preaching Without Excuses
byMegan Torgerson
Telling the good news of God’s gifts over and over

What Could You Learn from a Digital-First Faith Community?
byTim Brown
Can we “gather” asynchronously?

God’s Work, Our Line Items
byLexy Steinle
Year-round stewardship and narrative budgets

Ashes and Anointing
byKatie Langston
Can the promises of the cross of ashes and the cross of anointing oil both be true?

Place and Placelessness in Rural Christian Identity
byBenjamin Durheim
Can rural churches provide witness for healthy online community?