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June 11, 2020 by David Hansen

A Pastoral Letter: Black Lives Matter

Houston March

Dear Friends: Last week at the invitation of Interfaith Ministries of Houston, I attended the march in Houston in memory of George Floyd and protesting against racial violence. Some of you have expressed questions about why I made that choice and I wanted to take a moment to talk about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership & Ministry, News Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, Culture, Digital Pastor, Pastoral Care, Spirituality

June 11, 2020 by David Hansen

Keep Politics Out of Church?

Proclaim Love

Like many pastors and preachers, I have received the message – both implicitly and explicitly – that I ought to “keep politics out of the church.” I feel like this is one of the most misunderstood ideas in the 21st century church. “Politics” are the conversations and discernment about how we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership & Ministry Tagged With: Gospel, Love, Political, Politics, Preaching

March 18, 2020 by David Hansen

COVID-19 Congregational Letter

The following is the letter I sent to the congregation I serve, Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church, concerning COVID-19 and our worship and ministry together.   COVID-19: Update on our Ministry Dear Spirit of Joy! family, In the last week, the unfolding Corona Virus Pandemic has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership & Ministry

November 6, 2019 by David Hansen

7 Signs of Ministry Burnout

7 signs of burnout

Burnout is a real threat in ministry. It's not just a question of long hours. It is also the extent to which those in ministry pour themselves fully into work - it is emotionally, spiritually, and mentally exhausting. And that's when things are going well! When there is conflict and difficulty, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership & Ministry Tagged With: burnout, Clergy, Pastors, Priests, Spirituality

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