Tag Archives: Shepherd

(An open letter) Dear Pastors of churches with inclusive and/or special needs ministries, As a parent of children with special needs, I want to say a heartfelt “Thank You!” Thank you for following Jesus’ example when He ministered to those who were sick and disabled. He healed those who were ...

A Socratic forum allows for two types of participants. 1. The listener. 2. The speaker. As the speaker expresses his or her opinion, the listener must wait their turn before contributing to the discussion. The structured exchange teaches how to hone in on one’s listening skills, be observant to exchange ...

From the instant the alarm clock screams, “It’s time to get up!” our days are driven by emotions all the way from jubilation to sorrow. Arising out of the daily grind are intuitive premonitions, establishing the pacing, our attitudes, and at times our irrational or illogical decisions revolving around momentary ...

This article is the follow to my previous article: What Role Should Women Play in Church Leadership? It further examines the convoluted and controversial role of women in pastoral leadership within church. Previously we discussed Rev. Libby Lane, the first woman Anglican bishop within the Church of England. The 20th (and 21st) ...

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.  He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.  And He will reign over ...