Faith &

Faith & Hope

Far from being a mental exercise, hope is a muscle strengthened through action.

Suggestions for Use

  • Go through the Bible study during your daily devotion.
  • Read one of the featured stories and journal about how your experience is similar or different.
  • Try out one of the spiritual practices by yourself or with a friend.
  • Invite members of your small group, staff, or board to read an article and summarize it at your next meeting.
  • Include one of these resources in your church's newsletter.

Curated Resources on Faith & Hope

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For this theme on The Faith+Leader blog we will hear from people making it through some after times—making hopeful art, trying embodied practices and reflecting on the Holy Spirit and hope. 

Resources

Becoming a Missionary Disciple
Editor's Picks Reflections
#124: Discerning God's Movement: A Father and Son's Journey in Church Leadership
#123: Holy Week: Slowing Down the Journey
#122: Rediscovering Your Church’s Identity
#121: The Power of Collaborative Youth Ministry: A Model from Boise Churches
#120: Christian Mysticism: Ancient Wisdom for Today's Spiritual Seekers with Dr. Jennifer Wojciechowski
Kneading Dough and Hearing Hearts
Editor's Picks Reflections
#119: Church Planting Apprenticeship: Ancient Wisdom with Rev. Dr. Christian Selvaratnam
Technique Won't "Fix" Church Decline
Reflections Editor's Picks
A Shift in Focus
Stewardship Leaders
#118: The True Meaning of Lent: A Reality Check for Pastors
#117: Church Community Service Transformed: Connecting Neighbors over Laundry
#116: Church Community Building: The Power of Rewilding
How is Christian Mysticism Relevant Today?
Editor's Picks Resources & Recommendations
From Burnout to Breakthrough
Resources & Recommendations