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Facing trials of various kinds

Facing trials of various kinds

Paraklesis

[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]

January 2023

Peter Adam

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Dear friends,

We all face ‘trials of various kinds’, and different trials at different times in our lives. … Read the rest

Author Posted on Categories 1. Preaching & ministry page, Faith, Pastoral care, Prayer, SufferingTags Prayer, Suffering, Trials

Leading through preaching

Leading through preaching

Peter Adam

To preach is:

To open the words of the Bible, and open the minds and hearts and lives of the congregation, so that they hear God’s voice, trust … Read the rest

Author Posted on Categories 1. Preaching & ministry page, Leadership, PreachingTags Leadership, Learning, Preaching

Sins of ministry???

Sins of ministry???

 

Paraklesis

[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]

August 2022

Peter Adam

Webpage: peteradam.org

Dear friends,

In my last two messages, I have written about confessing personal sins, and churches … Read the rest

Author Posted on Categories 1. Preaching & ministry page, Atonement, Leadership, Paraklesis, Repentance, Wisdom

‘We have sinned’

‘We have sinned’

Paraklesis

[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]

July 2022

Peter Adam

Webpage: peteradam.org

Dear friends,

Last month I wrote about personal confession of sin, which is a crucial ingredient of … Read the rest

Author Posted on Categories 1. Preaching & ministry page, Church life, Ministry (training), Prayer, Repentance

Some causes of bullying in churches and Christian ministries

Some causes of bullying in churches and Christian ministries

Peter Adam

As we look through this list, note that these causes may shape leaders who bully, and may also be reflected in the people who submit to a leader … Read the rest

Author Posted on Categories 1. Preaching & ministry page, Church life, Leadership, Ministry (training)Tags Bullying, Leadership

Churches which are vulnerable to appointing bullies or allowing bullying

Churches which are vulnerable to appointing bullies or allowing bullying

Peter Adam

What might be the characteristics and features of these churches?

  • They want a celebrity.
  • They value gifts, and forget to look for character.
  • They lack the right God-given
… Read the rest
Author Posted on Categories 1. Preaching & ministry page, Church life, LeadershipTags Bullying, Leadership

Questions for ministers to ask to help reveal bullying

Questions for ministers to ask to help reveal bullying

Peter Adam

[These questions  affirm non-bullying behaviour, and hope for the answer yes!]
  1. Do I follow the example of Christ, and shape my life and ministry on ‘the one who
… Read the rest
Author Posted on Categories 1. Preaching & ministry page, Leadership, WisdomTags Bullying, Leadership

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