Ministers and their family members are not exempt from the stresses that other families experience, however, they often face additional ones.This is particularly true for many of our ministers in Colorado as they are often separated from family, friends, and oftentimes operate under very difficult financial challenges.In addition to these stresses, ministers may also experience challenges such as:
LifeSkills for Congregations is a resource developed by the Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy Department, which was designed to help communicate needs to churches and to ministers regarding potentially challenging areas for each.It was designed around five themes.The key themes and some of the chapter headings are included below:
There will be a celebration for Dr. Dean & Mary Ann Burk at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church, 780 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO on Sunday, July 8th at 7:30 p.m. (following the evening worship service).
The Burks are moving to Texas and would appreciate the opportunity of celebrating with their Colorado friends before they move. For more information, please contact the ARBC office at 303-794-3033 or mychurch@arbc.net.
Posted Mon, 2012-06-11 11:06 by Church Planting...
By Tree Cooper
I am trying to do a better job of recognizing the holy in this place.
Moses sees the bush encompassed in flames and yet, not consumed. If it were me, I would have put that on my resume. "God wants me this badly!" But Moses, instead, is called to take off his sandals. God is present. Moses is standing on holy ground.
An altar in the middle of a river, a prison cell revival, the belly of a great fish. The living room while Martha is in the kitchen. The Child born of a virgin. The cross.
All these places are holy; holy because of the presence of Christ.
Posted Tue, 2012-05-22 09:14 by Church Planting...
Ministry wives long for a community that understands their unique calling. They need a place to connect with other ministry wives for support, encouragement and resources. Engage with women who've walked the path you're walking and others who are just starting the journey of ministry at Flourish.me.
Flourish is an online equipping community for ministry wives created by the North American Mission Board. As a national consultant for Ministry of Pastor's Wives, Kathy Ferguson Litton leads Flourish with a team of ministry wives from across North America who understand this unique role.
Posted Wed, 2012-02-15 17:56 by Church Planting...
DALLAS -The 2012 edition of GuideStone’s annual Tax Return Preparation and Federal Reporting Guide is now available. In this helpful guide, both active and retired minsters will find step-by-step help in understanding the latest tax laws along with sample tax forms to assist them in preparing their 2011 federal tax returns.
Life and Career Assessment is an intense two-day process of assisting the minister and his/her spouse in working through issues related to their call and gifts for ministry. This process is useful for the individual entering ministry, those who are serving in ministry and are seeking guidance and counsel for future ministry opportunities, s well as those in crisis. The process involves the completion of an autobiography and several personality and psychological instruments. A fee is assessed for this service.
For more information contact our office at 303-771-2480.
It is vitally important for ministers and their spouses to take time to rest and be restored.Listed below are a variety of locations that ministers and their spouses can participate in for such purposes for little or no cost.Be sure and contact these organizations ahead of time for any costs and reservations.
By Tree Cooper
Ministry wives long for a community that understands their unique calling. They need a place to connect with other ministry wives for support, encouragement and resources. Engage with women who've walked the path you're walking and others who are just starting the journey of ministry at 
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