Thursday, June 27, 2024

Thursday's Catch: 'Sean Rowe, leader of Episcopalians in Penn., NY, elected next presiding bishop' And More


Rowe, who will be the 28th presiding bishop, has been bishop of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania since 2007 and bishop provisional of Western New York since 2019.
Related article: Sean W. Rowe Elected as 28th Presiding Bishop
The Idol of ‘How it Should Be’
What is an idol? We typically think of idols like totem poles – wooden or bronze or iron statues with grotesque faces that people bow before while chanting in low, hushed tones. But the idols of today are less visible, but no less insidious.

Which Do You Feed, Anxiety or Hope?
A thoughtful post from Jack Shitama's blog, The Non-Anxious Leader.

5 Improv Skills for Church Leadership
Incorporating lessons from improv comedy into ministry might seem unlikely, but it has profoundly impacted Elizabeth Hurd’s ministry. Through improv classes she’s discovered five key improv skills that enhance effective church leadership: listening, saying “yes, and,” staying grounded, being bold, and supporting from the backline.

Leaders Pray Expectantly
Leaders pray expectantly. Are you a leader? How do you pray?

No Problem Is Too Small for Prayer
Do you ever feel too small for God, as though your worries don’t deserve his attention? As though he has more important things to do than tend to that tricky relationship, those hidden regrets, that dwindling bank account? If you’re tempted to believe such lies, consider an overlooked story in 2 Kings 6 — a story of small people, small problems, and a small miracle that can transform our understanding of God.

5 Tips for Balancing Family Life During Leadership Transitions
It’s appointment season in the United Methodist Church. Changes in appointments can be disruptive to home and family life, especially if the move isn’t just across town. Balancing family life during leadership transition is a vital part of the process.
While this article is written for United Methodist clergy, it is applicable to clergy of other denominations.
Treasuring God’s Word in Our Hearts
Treasuring God's Word is more than reading the Bible; it's meditating on the Word of God so we can reflect the God of the Word to those around us.

Ministry to Divorced Families: The Vital Role of Youth Leaders
All church leaders conduct ministry to divorced families at some point. Many children, teens, and adults in U.S. congregations are impacted by divorce. How well are you ministering to divorced families in your youth program?

Super, Natural Ways to Connect With Parents
Connecting with parents isn’t as daunting as you think. In fact, as children’s ministry leaders, you’re already equipped with superpowers you may not even realize! Keep reading to discover three dynamite, super practical, super natural ways to relationally reach parents of kids in your sphere of influence. Learn to harness what YOU do best!

9 Summer Nights: Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Blast for Families
Here are 9 inspired ideas to celebrate God, family, and fun this summer.

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