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2023-11-08T17:42:24-04:00

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Tips and Advice for Guest Preachers and Supply Preachers

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:42 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Guest preachers and supply preachers face unique challenges and responsibilities. Here are some tips and advice. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:43:10-04:00

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Prophets Fighting for Environmental Justice: Preaching Ideas for Jer. 20, Matt. 10

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:43 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Faith leaders in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” show what it takes to stand against polluting industries by fighting for environmental justice. Read more

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Book Review — For the Facing of this Hour: Preaching that Resists White Christian Nationalism

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:43 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Preachers need models for confronting white Christian Nationalism. For the Facing of this Hour is an instructive collection of such sermons. Read more

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U.S. Flag in the Church? Preaching on Patriotic Holidays

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:46 pm By Leah D. Schade

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It's bad theology to believe the U.S. flag has a place in a worship space. Here's a sermon to challenge that Christian Nationalist assumption. Read more

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Flagging the Flag – Idolatry and Freedom: Preaching Exodus 20:1-6

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:48 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Preaching around patriotic holidays is a difficult challenge. "Flagging the Flag -- Idolatry and Freedom" confronts Christian Nationalism. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:48:53-04:00

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Nature Reveals the “Unknown God”: Acts 17:22-31; John 14:15-21

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:48 pm By Leah D. Schade

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In Acts 17, Paul says the "unknown god" created everything. One of the best ways to know God is to immerse yourself in God’s Creation. Read more

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Announcing Winner of Drawing from Ministry, Preaching, and Social Issues Survey

Last updated on: April 11, 2023 at 9:17 am By Leah D. Schade

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In this post, I share just a bit of information about the survey and announce the winner of the drawing for the free book. Read more

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Sierra Pacific Synod Council Must Apologize, Restore Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:50 pm By Leah D. Schade

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On April 15, Sierra Pacific Synod Council will vote on issuing an apology & returning Rev. Nelson Rabell to the roster. But there's a problem. Read more

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Touching the Wounds of Our Planet: Thomas and Our Eco-Spiritual Crisis

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 6:16 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Just as Jesus appeared to Thomas, the risen Christ come to us as we are touching the wounds of our planet to bring healing and hope. Read more

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Ecological Stations of the Cross: #7 – The tomb of mass extinction

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 6:17 pm By Leah D. Schade

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During Holy Week, we remember that Jesus was laid in the tomb. Today we mourn mass extinction which is leading to ecosystem collapse. Read more

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