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The State of Church Ministry, 2018 2017

The State of Church Ministry, 2018

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In this Issue
Preaching Like a Prophet
Leadership|Preaching
Preaching Like a Prophet
We dare not be silent about injustices, if only we can see them as God does.
John Ortberg
What Christians in the US Can Learn from Immigrant Pastors
Outreach
What Christians in the US Can Learn from Immigrant Pastors
For those who met Christ elsewhere, Americanized Christianity can look a bit strange.
Marshall Shelley
Make the Most of Your Rented Space
Make the Most of Your Rented Space
Five solutions for mobile churches.
Shannon Jirik
Pastoral Training Is Changing
Leadership
Pastoral Training Is Changing
It's not a straight path to the pulpit anymore.
Linda Perkins
What Should Ministry Look Like in Post-Christian America?
Outreach
What Should Ministry Look Like in Post-Christian America?
Four church leaders weigh in.
Claude Alexander, Matt Chandler, Danah Himes, & James Emery White
5 Ways Your Church Could End Up In Court
5 Ways Your Church Could End Up In Court
These true stories reveal the need for awareness and prevention.
Emily Lund
The Pastor's Currency Is Influence
The Pastor's Currency Is Influence
Are you spending it wisely?
Lee Eclov
How to Serve Your City When You Aren’t a Megachurch
Outreach
How to Serve Your City When You Aren’t a Megachurch
Our resources are limited, but that hasn’t stopped us.
Daryl Crouch
Leading Fearlessly in a Changing Culture
Review
Leading Fearlessly in a Changing Culture
Popular blogger and pastor Trevin Wax discusses how a marginalized church can actually be more effective.
Interview by Drew Dyck

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