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Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts

Monday, August 11, 2014

Christians in Iraq, Refugees, Ebola, Advice for Seminarians, Evangelism, Social Media and Inspiration from Wendell Berry


Items from around The Episcopal Church and The Anglican Communion
The Lead: Sanctuary Movement


"Evangelism, church planting, discipleship vital for church survival" - Bp Moon Hing | Anglican Communion News Service
Anglicans, Oriental Orthodox prepare for theological breakthrough 
The Lead: Addiction
Daily Episcopalian: Church Planting
Congo Anglicans reach out to Pygmy community
UNHCR - Prominent Refugees
Canada: The making of Mishamikoweesh
After 932 Ebola deaths, Anglican leaders in West Africa are asking people to pray
Speaking to the Soul: The Little Children
Episcopal Migration Ministries | UACs
The Lead: Faith and Politics
Bishop Dan's Blog: 6th EPISTLE TO THE NEVADANS
The Lead: Fitbit for the Soul
The Lead: Ebola Serum
The Lead: On Forgetfulness
WW1 centenary: Archbishop's Thought for the Day
Speaking to the Soul: Word Became Flesh
The Lead: Beautiful Empty Buildings
The Lead: Vatican Passing the Peace
The Lead: Unity for Peace in Gaza
The Lead: Ministry & the Internet
The Lead: Episcopal Peace Fellowship
The Lead: 15 % for saying grace
Speaking to the Soul: Opportunists
The Lead: Abortion Ministry of Dr. Willie Parker
Why do congregations matter? | Faith & Leadership
Theology of gender explored
Youth ministry in the Gateway to the Arctic
Tom Brackett Address to the Episcopal Evangelism Network September 2012 - YouTube
VIDEO: England's fastest growing church | Anglican Communion News Service
Speaking to the Soul: Meteor Shower 
 

Christians in Iraq and other Religious items from the Headlines
Obama channels St. Augustine in Iraq | Spiritual Politics
Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on Iraq
Vicar of Baghdad: "They just go around and shoot the odd person dead."
Anglican priest emotional as he tells of Christian child's murder by ISIS
A Western Christian’s Lament | cowtown theology
 
Losing religion at college? New study flips the common wisdom | Religion News Service

Advice for Seminarians
 Dirty Sexy Ministry: So You're Going to Seminary!
 
Inspiration
The Crossroads of Should and Must — Medium
12 Wendell Berry Quotes That Will Give You a Fresh Perspective | RELEVANT Magazine


Reflections on Ministry
I don’t feel your pain | The Christian Century
NECA Caring for Clergy Project: Confronting Clergy-Congregational Conflict by Donald V. Romanik
Episcopal groups offer help for clergy in difficult calls
The Evangelical Persecution Complex - Atlantic Mobile
"Journal for Preaching -March article -Pentecost 2013"
Six Life-changing Outcomes From Engaging in Regular Sabbath Practice | GREGORY P. NELSON
www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/james-white-10-differences-between-borrowing-and-stealing-someone-elses-sermon-1948.asp
5 Warnings for Pastors on Social Media - FaithVillage | MOVE YOUR FAITH HERE
Warning: being nice in ministry can be a problem |
 Dinner -- and the gospel -- is served, at St. Lydia's | Faith & Leadership
 
Adult Education Opportunities
ChurchNext online courses
 



 

Friday, June 20, 2014

Executive Council, Trinity Wall Street, Pope in the Holy Land, Beyond Seminary, New Tracts, reflections on leadership, parenting and losing a cross . . . oh and a bit of humor


Items from around the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
Trinity Wall Street Names Next Rector | Trinity Church
Rev. Cameron Partridge Will Be First Openly Transgender Priest To Preach at Washington National Cathedral
Colombia: Episcopal Church marks 50 years
Episcopal seminarians serve as summer chaplains at Hartsfield
Anglicans: ‘We vow to eradicate hate crimes, hate speech in Japan’
A summary of Executive Council resolutions
UTO grants $1.5 million for Episcopal, Anglican mission, ministry
Episcopal Relief & Development photo exhibit celebrates 75 years
Episcopal, ELCA Presiding Bishops issue statement on carbon emissions
Episcopal Church Foundation 2014 fellows announced
House of Deputies president’s opening remarks at Executive Council
Presiding Bishop’s opening remarks at Executive Council
Navajoland Area Mission continues to raise up native leaders
Video: Presiding Bishop preaches at Navajoland Convocation
Archbishop of Canterbury addresses Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music provides information on Indaba-style gathering | Episcopal Church 
Religion in the Headlines
Priest killed, another one hurt in Phoenix
Pope Francis Shakes Up Vatican Financial Watchdog Board By Firing... Everybody
BBC News - Pope Francis peace plea at Israel-Palestinian prayer meeting
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/08/pope-francis-peace-israel-palestine-_n_5468328.html
How to Determine If Your Religious Liberty Is Being Threatened in Just 10 Quick Questions
Different faiths, same witness: How Vatican explains prayers for peace
Festival Draws Stars of Christian Preaching (Not as Seen on Television) - NYTimes.com
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/17/100-religious-groups-doing-good_n_5460739.html
Mormons Say Critical Online Comments Draw Threats From Church - NYTimes.com
Iraqi Christians find refuge in ancient monastery | Al Jazeera America
Pope Francis says the split between the Catholic Church and the CofE is a 'scandal' | Mail Online

 
Making the transition from Seminary to Ministry
Home page - Clergy Into Action Study - Into Action – From Seminary into Ministry
 
Adult Education Resource
New Tracts for Our Times - The Scholar-Priest Initiative
 
Reflections on Church and Ministry
The Church Bully | NNE
Why I kiss my stole | The Christian Century
No church is exempt from the work of joining God’s Project | Round Maine with Bishop Lane
Developing a Moral Vision for Climate Change: Overview of the Planet | Odyssey Networks
How the Local Movement is Revitalizing the Church | RELEVANT Magazine
uuworld.org : spiritual innovators: into the beyond
We've Seen Megachurch. But How About Micro-Church?
Why Pastors Envy Pope Francis | The Living Church
Open Doors Save a Parish | The Living Church
Do we really believe in the Real Presence? | Inwardly Digest
Ask a Young Clergy Woman: Burnout Edition - The Young Clergy Women Project
We'll All Be Changed | Portico Collective
Jane Redmont: Summer session 2014: online retreats!
Unfolding Light | Daily Reflections by Steve Garnaas-Holmes
9 Fascinating Facts About People Who Attend Megachurches | Leadership Network
Maybe we should stop ‘doing outreach’ | fathercathie
Is Pulpit Plagiarism on the Rise? Some Blame the Internet - Sarah Pulliam Bailey | God's Politics Blog | Sojourners
Australia: Parishes urged to welcome men as anti-violence advocates
Things We Can All Learn From One Of America's Oldest Religious Communities
New Ministry, New Paths: How Did You Know?
The banality of clergy failure | The Christian Century
A Trio of Sonnets for Corpus Christi | Malcolm Guite
David Briggs: Silent Clergy Killers: 'Toxic' Congregations Lead to Widespread Job Loss
Let’s Move On | The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel, 8th Bishop of Olympia
Unapologetic Theology: Pentecost Episcopalian: Why Responding to the Holy Spirit is Central to Christian Spirituality
 
Leadership
Busy isn’t always better | Faith & Leadership
It’s Time to Talk about Performance | Trusted consultants for your congregation
Ten essential skills the next generation of religious leaders will need | Insights into Religion
Unsolicited Leadership Advice | The Living Church
Training, intensive program offers skills for mission leadership
 
Technology
Schedule send emails in Gmail. Track emails. Set reminders for follow ups

Parenting
What Every Parent Needs To Know About Secondary Drowning 
The One Conversation That Could Save Your Teen’s Life (and Your Own) | Momastery
25 Books That Diversify Kids’ Reading Lists This Summer | MindShift
Sports Should Be Child’s Play - NYTimes.com
spiritual practices with newborns: a new series | mothering spirit
Dress codes and the fingertip rule: Schools should not be telling girls that their bodies are a distraction.
 
Women in Ministry
 Kate Kelly, Mormon Women's Group Founder, Faces Excommunication
Lean Out: The Dangers for Women Who Negotiate : The New Yorker

Inspiration
19-Year-Old Figured Out How To Clean Up The Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch In Just 10 YearsElite Daily
Descartes on Doubt | Words of Wisdom | Big Think
Dan Gilbert: The psychology of your future self | Talk Video | TED.com
 
And for a laugh . . .
 
Pastor’s wife sends body double to sit pleasantly on front pew - LarkNews.com - A Good Source for Christian News