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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

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

July 3, 2018 by David Hansen

How to Leave a Church

Walking out the door

It happens. Sometimes as members, we need to leave a congregation. There are a variety of reasons WHY you might leave a church (and it is important to consider whether or not you should, but that's another topic). But no matter the reason, it is important to leave well when we leave a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faithful Living Tagged With: Conflict, Goodbye, Leaving Church, Moving, New Church, Spirituality

April 24, 2018 by David Hansen

For Me? (A Reflection for Easter People)

megaphone

“Don't let your hearts be troubled.” John 14:1 "I feel like you wrote that with me in mind." That's a comment preachers often get in response to sermons and devotions. People feel that we am writing to their experience - maybe even with them in mind as we write. The 14th chapter of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotions Tagged With: Bible, Faith, Gospel of John, Preaching, Scripture, Spirituality

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