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STUDENT MINISTRY: Dealing With Death
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Whether you are a lead pastor or a youth pastor, dealing with death is a part of the job. I often wonder if the number of funerals I attend in a year surpasses the number most people attend in a lifetime. It is never easy, especially if it is a young person, but the nature of our calling to pastor our people points us to be there when our people experience loss and sorrow. If you grew up with a parent in the ministry, it may be a little easier because of what was modeled for you. ...
HEALTHY CHURCH: Seasons of Perseverance
The keyword is perseverance when trials and crises occur in our lives and in our churches. Romans 5:3-4 (NIV) states, “Not only so, but wealso glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Obviously, ministry can be very difficult. During the Apostle Paul’s first church planting journey, John Mark gave up...