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Category Archives: Resources
How Do I Know? Who Can Help?
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
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Resources
Tagged spiritual direction, spiritual formation, Spiritual vitality
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Life Transitions
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
Fall 2021 Member Care Conferences In the US
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
Posted in Resources, Shepherding Well, Trainings
Tagged Conference, MHM, pastoral care, PTM Conference, Training Resources
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Summer Reads
Here are some of the books I’ve been enjoying these summer months, that I highly recommend! What have you been reading? Thanks!
Resource: Axis and Raising Gen Z Summit
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
New Podcast Resource on Resilience
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
Update: TUC Celebration
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
2018 Reads List
Here is an annual reads list I share. I trust you will find something to stimulate your on-going learning. Please, please send me titles you have read of late that you found worth the time. Thanks! Keep growing in Christ! … Continue reading