Why bringing in young families is not a magic bullet for your congregation
General CBF / Pastoral Care

Why bringing in young families is not a magic bullet for your congregation

By Laura Stephens-Reed I have heard it many times in congregations experiencing stagnation or decline: If we could just bring in more young families… This is an understandable thought. For churches with nurseries that once burst at the seams or with memories of youth choirs that went on tour in the summers, bringing in more … Continue reading

Spiritual Care Week 2019 Part 6: Hospitality in abundance
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling / Disaster Response

Spiritual Care Week 2019 Part 6: Hospitality in abundance

Each year the COMISS Network promotes Spiritual Care Week. It is an occasion to recognize the different disciplines who offer spiritual care to persons. The theme for 2019 is Cultivating Space. Throughout this week you will hear from CBF endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors as they focus on this theme. Below is Part 6. Learn more about … Continue reading

Spiritual Care Week 2019 Part 5: Cultivating Space…for Death?
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling

Spiritual Care Week 2019 Part 5: Cultivating Space…for Death?

Each year the COMISS Network promotes Spiritual Care Week. It is an occasion to recognize the different disciplines who offer spiritual care to persons. The theme for 2019 is Cultivating Space. Throughout this week you will hear from CBF endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors as they focus on this theme. Below is Part 5. Learn more about … Continue reading

Spiritual Care Week 2019 Part 4: We Were Here First
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling / Healthcare Ministries / hospitality / Pastoral Care

Spiritual Care Week 2019 Part 4: We Were Here First

Each year the COMISS Network promotes Spiritual Care Week. It is an occasion to recognize the different disciplines who offer spiritual care to persons. The theme for 2019 is Cultivating Space. Throughout this week you will hear from CBF endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors as they focus on this theme. Below is Part 4. Learn more about … Continue reading

Spiritual Care Week 2019 Part 1—Hospitality: Cultivating Space
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling / hospitality

Spiritual Care Week 2019 Part 1—Hospitality: Cultivating Space

Each year the COMISS Network promotes Spiritual Care Week. It is an occasion to recognize the different disciplines who offer spiritual care to persons. The theme for 2019 is Cultivating Space. Throughout this week you will hear from CBF endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors as they focus on this theme. Below is Part 1. Learn more about … Continue reading