by Terry_Powell | Mar 22, 2017 | All
Small groups and adult classes often discuss books by Christian authors, one or two chapters at a time. The next time your group chooses a book to read—and it doesn’t come with a study guide or questions for group interaction – the following ideas may help...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 20, 2017 | All
Joy-sapping workloads, feelings of inadequacy, lack of apparent fruitfulness, and battle fatigue from spiritual warfare are some of the foes that threaten ministry motivation and endurance. Here are six truths that infuse me with biblical perspective and buoy my...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 17, 2017 | All |
I’ve always viewed my call from God to vocational ministry as a high privilege. Since I turned 19, forty-eight years ago, my only means of earning a living has been ministry venues: church staff, denominational trainer, writer, and Christian university professor.But...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 13, 2017 | All |
At 67, I am more prone to reflect on the past, especially my various ministry roles and key relationships. Here are four regrets, or things I wish I had handled differently. 1. I wish I had “picked more brains.” When it comes to taking classes, attending a...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 10, 2017 | All |
I can’t remember a time when chronic depression wasn’t a nemesis for me. As a child I often felt an overwhelming sadness and wept without understanding why. Now I’m a 67-year-old Christian college professor who still wanders occasionally into the dark fog of...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 9, 2017 | All |
Dr. Johnny Miller If the worship leader starts by trumpeting, “Let’s all stand to worship God this morning,” I flinch. This worship service probably isn’t going to include me. Again. That’s because I’m physically disabled. I’m unable to stand...
