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Get Everyone Involved in Pastor Appreciation

Did you ever wish you could bless the life of someone who has helped you grow closer to Jesus? Your pastor, perhaps? Or someone else on the staff at church? Then, stay tuned! In a moment, we’ll share two simple, inexpensive ideas, each designed to bless your leaders as they have blessed you!

First, though, think about the blessings God has given you through those in positions of spiritual authority. We may call people like this . . .

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20 Fall Festival Food Ideas

What’s left on your fall festival planning list?

If you’ve got the games and you’ve got the prizes, now you need the food!

Here are 20 easy ideas that are sure to please the children and adults at your fall outreach event!

Ministries and Volunteers: Disciples with a Common Purpose

CTA - Christ to All /Apr. 24, 2023

By CTA - Christ to All Every church wants more of them. Potlucks? Nope. Rummage sales? Nope. Donuts and coffee during fellowship time? Nope. Ever...

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Youth Ministry: Observing & Responding to Youth Anxiety

CTA - Christ to All /Apr. 12, 2023

By Kristin Schultz Youth and adolescents have always faced challenges. In recent years, however, these challenges and pressures seem to be mounting...

Young child sitting with her head on her knees on the floor in ballet shoes

Fear Busters by Dema Kohen: Empowering Kids to Overcome Fear

CTA - Christ to All /Apr. 03, 2023

By Dema Kohen All children are familiar with fear. Fear blocks their view of God’s greatness and draws all their attention toward the challenge th...

Identity, Self-Worth, Value: Who You Are and Why You Matter

CTA - Christ to All /Mar. 28, 2023

By Jeff Cloeter Editor’s note: This article is adapted from Sermon 1 of the Loved & Sent sermons written by Jeff Cloeter to be used with his b...

No Gimmicks, Just New Life

CTA - Christ to All /Jan. 12, 2023

By A. Trevor Sutton I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the fles...

Care Ministry in the Church

CTA - Christ to All /Jan. 10, 2023

By Kristin Schultz Care ministry in the church is essential for the health and wellbeing of not only the people in your ministry but also your mini...

Children’s Ministry: Strengthening Kids’ Faith through Activity

CTA - Christ to All /Jan. 03, 2023

By Julia Schumacher Martin Twelve months . . . 365 days . . . a year. It may seem like a long time, especially to children, but in your children’s ...

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Too Hot! - When Life Becomes Too Hot to Handle

CTA - Christ to All /Dec. 29, 2022

By Kristin Schultz If you’ve ever ordered a hot coffee or tea from a coffee shop or poured a hot beverage into a paper cup, you know that it doesn...

Giving and Forgiving

CTA - Christ to All /Dec. 16, 2022

By A. Trevor Sutton Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34 ESV). Read Jeremiah 31:31–34. Empty hands seem ...

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Leading Christmas Planning

CTA - Christ to All /Nov. 28, 2022

By Kristin Schultz Christmas is an ideal season to provide opportunities for members and the community to hear and connect with the saving message ...

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Get Everyone Involved in Pastor Appreciation

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20 Fall Festival Food Ideas