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8 Ways To Prepare Your Congregation For Sermons About Social Issues
8 Ways To Prepare Your Congregation For Sermons About Social Issues
8 Ways To Prepare Your Congregation For Sermons About Social Issues
Sermons about social issues can be risky. Here are 8 ways to prepare your congregation in the midst of a politically divided culture. Click here.
What to Do When Parishioners Leave -- Because of Politics
8 Ways To Prepare Your Congregation For Sermons About Social Issues
8 Ways To Prepare Your Congregation For Sermons About Social Issues
We want to keep the Body of Christ together. But are there times when it’s okay that parishioners leave because they oppose the preaching and teaching of the gospel? This article has guidance for when it's time to respectfully allow someone to leave -- or when clergy need to depart. Click here.
How To Preach When You Are Afraid
8 Ways To Prepare Your Congregation For Sermons About Social Issues
Ideas For Clergy Dealing With Pre-Election Stress
I’ve consistently encouraged pastors to put their best prophetic foot forward when it comes to addressing controversial justice issues in the pulpit. But here’s the truth many clergy have shared with me – they are afraid to preach about issues of public concern. They know their preaching should in some way address things like racism, homophobia, climate change, sexism, economic issues, or hatred of foreigners, for example. But fear holds them back, keeps them quiet, and muzzles their prophetic voice. How can you preach when you are afraid? Click here.
Ideas For Clergy Dealing With Pre-Election Stress
Post-Election Messaging & Preaching: Red, Blue & Purple Church Tactics
Ideas For Clergy Dealing With Pre-Election Stress
In 2020, I surveyed pastors to find out how they're dealing with pre-election stress. Some of these ideas may help you as well. Click here.
Post-Election Messaging & Preaching: Red, Blue & Purple Church Tactics
Post-Election Messaging & Preaching: Red, Blue & Purple Church Tactics
Post-Election Messaging & Preaching: Red, Blue & Purple Church Tactics
Clergy face serious challenges in preaching during this post-election season. Whether they serve a red, blue, or “purple” congregation, they are likely facing confusion, tension, and even anger from members whose emotions are on edge. In the protracted ballot-counting process and the interregnum (the period between the election and the inauguration) pastors can find themselves fielding harsh words and conflict in the church. Here are some ideas for messaging and preaching in the post-election season — whether your church leans left, right, or hovers in the middle. Click here.
How to Survive a Red/Blue Thanksgiving: Creating a ‘Purple Zone’
Post-Election Messaging & Preaching: Red, Blue & Purple Church Tactics
Post-Election Messaging & Preaching: Red, Blue & Purple Church Tactics
You may be feeling some trepidation about what you may face this coming holiday – whether you’re a Democrat (hereafter known as Blue Dot), a Republican (hereafter known as Red Dot), or a completely different color altogether. Also, you may be the host of this gathering of multi-colored dots. This article has tips and advice for surviving a Red/Blue holiday. Click here.