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Soul care, equipping and encouragement of those who find themselves on the front lines of vocational ministry. The endless demands of church growth, budgets and growing healthy vibrant communities of faith place a lot of pressure on leaders and their families. Be equipped and resourced to lead well, proven strategies for balancing family and ministry demands, conflict resolution plus preventatives to avoid burn out. Focusing on your needs as a ministry leader so you can continue to serve those within your community.

When Good isn’t God

Posted on July 25, 2011September 1, 2022 by Michael Rose
“And you Peter. Who do you say that I am?” Master, you are the Christ, the promised son of David, the King; you are the Messiah that we have awaited since the Prophets have foretold your coming!” “Wow Peter! Well done! God has revealed this to you! And you are right!” *** “What do you…
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Rhythms of the Heart

Recognizing Jesus

Posted on July 25, 2011July 12, 2014 by Michael Rose
Rhythms of the Heart – In this episode we explore the experience of Mary at the empty tomb just after Jesus' death.  It must have been a very traumatic and confusing time and yet Mary has an encounter with Jesus and doesn't recognize him until he calls her by name. We often find it difficult…
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Wholeness: Faith in Real Life

Posted on July 7, 2011May 4, 2016 by Michael Rose
I appreciate what Rohr has to say in the quote below.  I believe it is important that our spirituality, our faith life, is fully grounded in the here and now, in the concrete of our real life.  Healthy Christian spirituality brings wholeness – we are created as physical, concrete beings who are also at the…
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Sex and the Church: Pastoral Sexual Misconduct

Posted on May 10, 2011September 13, 2016 by Michael Rose
Pastoral sexual misconduct is not a new phenomenon and dates back to the Old Testament when God rejects the sons of Eli for their sexual misconduct.   Sexual misconduct is wide in scope and can range from passive sexual harassment of a co-worker or congregant to an extramarital affair as a “one time fall from…
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SEX SCANDAL: Healthy Boundaries for Healthy Leaders & Communities

Posted on May 9, 2011August 1, 2018 by Michael Rose
I was alarmed to hear of another church leader struggling with his sexuality.  The leader is a young married man working with youth.  I was made aware of the situation through someone I work with who is processing some of the thoughts and feelings around her sister being manipulated and inappropriately touched by this leader. …
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Personal Experience Matters in the Long Run

Posted on April 4, 2011July 10, 2018 by Michael Rose
A modern parable: Filbert was a dog who lived in a small prairie town.   He was a good and happy dog who had a good family that treated him very well.  One day he was rolling in the grass when out of the corner of his eye he saw the biggest rabbit he had ever…
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Importance of Worldview

Posted on February 14, 2011June 11, 2020 by Michael Rose
For we know in part and we prophesy in part; but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now, we…
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I’m a Little Cracked Pot…

Posted on January 12, 2011October 18, 2018 by Michael Rose
Nothing like a little stress to bring things to the surface of my life that I need to deal with. You know… the not so nice things that you would rather not deal with. Take’em to the backyard, dig a deep hole and bury ’em. Out of sight out of mind! Not quite! I really…
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Life in Healthy Tradition

Posted on January 11, 2011December 15, 2015 by Michael Rose
Let the recovery from the madness of the holiday begin!  Take a deep breath! Let it out and hopefully we can reflect on the joy of the season devoid of the crazy pace of last minute gifts, crowded shopping centers and the discomfort of distended bellies from a week of a non stop feeding frenzy!…
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We Awaken in Christ’s Body

Posted on December 13, 2010October 28, 2016 by Michael Rose
We awaken in Christ’s body as Christ awakens our bodies, and my poor hand is Christ, He enters my foot, and is infinitely me. I move my hand, and wonderfully my hand becomes Christ, becomes all of Him (for God is indivisibly whole, seamless in His Godhood). I move my foot, and at once He…
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