‘Traumatized Church: What Paul’s Relationship with the Corinthian Church Teaches Us About Helping Those Who are Hurting’

 

How do we live our lives while the world burns? BY ANDREA PALPANT DILLEY Mary’s Song is an expression of maternal love BY ALETA PAYNE

Translating God’s inclusive embrace through love and lace BY MARIA TERESA GASTÓN

Delivering care for pastors who are also new parents BY SUSAN ROWLAND MILLER AND PAMELA GRAF SHORT

Pentecost Resource Guide

This list of Pentecost resources from Calvin Institute of Christian Worship includes hymns, songs, visual arts, books and sermon ideas to help you plan worship for Pentecost Sunday, traditionally celebrated 50 days after Easter.

‘Traumatized Church: What Paul’s Relationship with the Corinthian Church Teaches Us About Helping Those Who are Hurting’

By Scot McKnight and Adrienne Gibson

In their new book, scholar Scot McKnight and therapist Adrienne Gibson argue that the apostle Paul was a deeply wounded man and that reading his letters can help us understand the effects of trauma.

Formational listening tools help young people connect to their faith

By Josh Packard

Ministry practitioners of Sacred Listening share examples of how young people respond to being heard without judgment when they share their beliefs.

Letting grace guide how we welcome newcomers

By Brett McKinley Pardue

A pastor notices how small gestures can help visitors breathe — and feel the grace of God — from the moment they step through the door.

Moral fatigue and the quiet exhaustion of doing the right thing

By Khristi Lauren Adams

We are called to remain true to the common good despite opposition and adversity. That feels particularly hard now, but the Bible offers reassurance.

How do you create a church culture that supports people with mental health challenges?

Q&A with Rebecca Brune

Many people who struggle with mental wellness turn to their pastors for help, but often those clergy aren’t equipped to support them. The Congregational Collective aims to bridge that gap by helping congregations and clergy help others.

The Christian Latina Leadership Institute empowers women to lead

By Bekah McNeel

A two-year certificate program helps Latinas to fulfill their callings as ministers and in other fields by offering practical and spiritual education.