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  Child sexual abuse and the church: Impact on children and youth

  How does sexual abuse effect those who are victimized? How is the impact experienced when one is a child, a teenager and then an adult?

  09/19/2018 - By Scott Floyd

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  Child sexual abuse and the church: How widespread is the problem?

  The biggest and most costly mistake church leadership can make related to child sexual abuse is assuming “it can’t happen here.”

  08/22/2018 - By Scott Floyd

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  Using stress to drive us up and in instead of down and out

  The fairy-tale nature of my life (and maybe yours, too) should not be a diversion from the need to acknowledge and respond to stress, especially as our response to stress presents an opportunity for followers of Christ to grow closer to him and to exhibit his hope to a world awash with stress.

  08/08/2018 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Interview: What does it mean to stop “canoeing the mountains?”

  Using the metaphor of Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the American West, a Fuller Seminary vice president explores the leadership challenges for the church in a post-Christendom world.

  07/25/2018 - By Faith & Leadership

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  Commentary: The gift of momentum

  “People often ask for a simple explanation of how a church grew or some ministry flourished. … More often than not, there wasn’t one big thing.”

  07/25/2018 - By Mike Queen / Center for Healthy Churches

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  The right and wrong of safety and security in your church

  Church security is a matter of discipleship and stewardship. As disciples of Christ, our ultimate security is not in this world but is in Christ. As stewards of all God gives us, we must provide the best care we can for people.

  06/20/2018 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  When the unexpected happens: Preparing yourself for media attention

  What will you do when something unexpected happens that turns the eyes of the world on you and your ministry? What will you do when reporters call, knock on your door or show up with cameras? Are you prepared for a crisis and the media attention that follows?

  06/20/2018 - By Eric Black / Editor