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Should I Stay or Go? Post-Election Clergy Soul-Searching

Last updated on: February 21, 2025 at 12:40 pm   By Leah D. Schade

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I’m seeing a lot of clergy soul-searching following the 2024 U.S. election. Here are things to consider, whether you stay or go. Read more

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2024-11-11T13:55:52-04:00

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Why Did God Allow This to Happen? Post-election Theodicy

Last updated on: November 11, 2024 at 1:55 pm   By Leah D. Schade

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Why did God allow this to happen? Maybe that's not the most helpful question post-election. Here's a response to post-election theodicy. Read more

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Preaching After the 2024 Election: Sermon & Ministry Tips

Last updated on: November 7, 2024 at 5:52 pm   By Leah D. Schade

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Are you a pastor feeling gut-punched by the election results? Here are tips, encouragement & ideas for preaching after the 2024 election. Read more

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4 Faithful Post-Election Messages for Clergy & Congregations

Last updated on: November 7, 2024 at 11:54 am   By Leah D. Schade

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How can ministers talk with their congregations after the election? Here are 4 post-election biblical, theological, and ethical messages. Read more

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2024-10-29T09:04:22-04:00

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Love Your Neighbor: Vote! Sermon Ideas, Mark 12:28-34

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 9:04 am   By Leah D. Schade

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Love your neighbor: vote! Here are sermon ideas for Mark 12:28-34, just two days before the election. Read more

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Voting, Elections, All Saints Sunday: Preaching John 11

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 9:05 am   By Leah D. Schade

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Voting and elections must matter to people of faith. If you're preaching All Saints Sunday before the election, here are sermon ideas. Read more

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4 Nations: Lafayette Marching Band Brings the Fire!

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 9:37 am   By Leah D. Schade

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Lafayette High School Marching Band's award-winning 2024 show 4 Nations brings the fire and mirrors our own world of conflict and war. Read more

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“Love Your Neighbor” Includes God’s Creation

Last updated on: October 17, 2024 at 10:24 am   By Leah D. Schade

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“Love your neighbor” includes God’s Creation. Honoring Creation shows love for God and for our neighbors by ensuring clean air, water & land. Read more

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Election Season Sermon Ideas for Mark 10:46-52, Oct. 27

Last updated on: October 16, 2024 at 8:37 am   By Leah D. Schade

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Here are election season sermon ideas using Gentle, Invitational, and Robust approaches for Mark 10:46-52, Oct. 27. Read more

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Preaching Reformation Sunday, Election Season: John 8:31-36

Last updated on: October 16, 2024 at 8:51 am   By Leah D. Schade

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Here are election season sermon ideas using Gentle, Invitational, and Robust approaches for Reformation Sunday. Read more

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