Category Archives: Resources

2023 Reads List

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Scott Shaum

Happy Christmastide (until January 5), Blessed Epiphany (January 6), and an overall Happy New Year everyone!! Here is my 2023 reads list. Enjoy. Feel free to pass onto others. And please comment with your favorite reads of late. I am … Continue reading →

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How Do I Know? Who Can Help?

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Scott Shaum

In response to my last blog post, I received a query that was very specific to some questions we all wrestle with. Here is the question: You wrote, “It is a life long journey to grow in receiving the Father’s … Continue reading →

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Life Transitions

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Scott Shaum

Two week’s ago my wife, Beth, and I had the honor of being co-presenters with our friends at VantagePoint3 on the topic of Life Transitions. (Our friends at VP3 – Rob, Pam, Emily and Kay – are absolutely brilliant at … Continue reading →

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Fall 2021 Member Care Conferences In the US

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Scott Shaum

Two US-based conferences are going forward with plans to gather this fall: PTM (Pastoral Training in Member Care) will be held September 28-October 1, outside Asheville, NC This year’s theme is Grounded in Glory. There are some fantastic pre-conference events … Continue reading →

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Summer Reads

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Scott Shaum

Here are some of the books I’ve been enjoying these summer months, that I highly recommend! What have you been reading? Thanks!

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Resource: Axis and Raising Gen Z Summit

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Scott Shaum

I have just been made aware of a fascinating organization called Axis (Kudos to my colleague Renee). Axis’ mission from their website: We build lifelong faith by helping parents and caring adults talk with their kids about what they otherwise … Continue reading →

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New Podcast Resource on Resilience

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Scott Shaum

Antioch Church in Waco, TX (USA) has begun a new podcast around the topic of resilience for field workers. Here is their description: “Have you ever wondered what keeps some missionaries on the field for ages? Is it stubbornness or … Continue reading →

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Update: TUC Celebration

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Scott Shaum

Thank you to all who helped celebrate The Uninvited Companion’s one year celebration. During 1-5 January, 1783 free kindle editions were download! That is quite the response. If you find this book helpful, please pass it on as a resource … Continue reading →

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