American Baptist clergy in Nebraska learned that some approaches to negotiation in business also might work in ministry. Longtime psychologist and business consultant Karl Slaikeu shared his Preferred Path concepts with about 30 clergy in a three-day retreat Oct. 6-8.
Religious bodies, including denominations, are changing. But where are they headed?
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Sisters Heather Gilion and Holly Snell describe the loss of their husbands — James Brill and Scott Nesbitt — on Aug. 1, 2000, like it had just happened. The
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Some watch too much news. Others ignore it altogether. Yet others suggest a balanced approach: praying the news as a way to express compassion for those in strife.
Meeting the needs of the hungry in American communities requires churches to network with other churches, various community agencies and volunteers.
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Sports Crusaders, a Missouri-based sports ministry, celebrated its 20th season as a "summer of legacy," serving 2,544 campers and seeing 342 students turn to Jesus as Savior.