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Writing a Good Welcome Email

When newcomers join a small group, a positive first impression is critical in helping them to feel welcome and included.  One of the ways we can help this be a positive process is by sending a welcome email.  While it is very important for you to clearly communicate...

Gender Roles

Gender Roles

The conversation surrounding gender roles in the church has been an interesting one for me to consider because of the tension I’ve wrestled with regarding this topic, especially as a wife and also a woman who works in ministry full time. Until this year, I didn’t...

Breaking Shame Narratives

Breaking Shame Narratives

Shame. It’s a heavy word. One, when spoken out loud you can feel that “shame-like” feeling wash over you. It’s a feeling many have experienced and wish they hadn’t. Shame is a feeling that we, as God’s image bearers, weren’t meant to experience. Yet, because of the...