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10 Ways to Reduce Anxiety in your Congregation

Peter Steinke, in his book  Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times, notes three kinds of effects anxiety has on an organization: repressive, infectious, and reactive.  Rather than let this trident of tumult fork your congregation, check out this list of 10 things you can do to reduce anxiety’s impact. Written by Susan Beaumont and posted on… Read more»

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“Ready, Set, Go!”

Lectionary Reflection
11th Sunday after Pentecost, August 8, 2010

As Christians, we need not live our lives steeped in fear and anxiety about what may happen. Instead we are called to be ready, to fully invest in faithful discipleship, and to live the good news so that all may see and know the love of God in Christ Jesus.