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Ten Ways Church Leaders Can Get More New Ideas

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

Are you stuck in a rut? Do you find yourself searching the web for solutions to ministry problems, or looking for the latest church leadership workshop? I'd like to suggest some other ways to generate new ideas. We all have more resources and creativity than we realize, both within ourselves and within our church.

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Eight Reasons Church Leaders Should Talk about Money More

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

1. According to the gospels, Jesus talked about money and possessions frequently. It seems like it is worthy of more of church leaders' attention than we give it in our preaching and teaching.

2. People have to deal with money every day. We need to provide more spiritual support for them in their daily lives with money.

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Other Recent Key Voice Blog of Rev. Margaret Marcuson Articles

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April 27, 2012

Church Leaders Need to Be the Grown-Ups

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

Just as mature parents are the best gift to their teenage children, mature leaders are a gift to the congregation.
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April 07, 2012

What Is Easter Hope?

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

Easter is a time to consider hope. Thankfully, our ultimate hope does not depend on our results.
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March 19, 2012

Ten Tips for Learning More about Money

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

What's your financial IQ? Most pastors have a lot to learn. Here are ten tips for church leaders for broadening your perspective on money and society.
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March 08, 2012

I'm Giving Up Worrying for Lent

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

I'm giving up worrying for Lent. I'm not a constant worrier, but I do have my list.
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February 23, 2012

Is It Time to Be Silent or Time to Speak?

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

When is it time to shut up and when is it time to speak up? Sometimes anxiety leads us to be silent when we should speak, and to speak when we shouldn't.
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February 09, 2012

Book Review: Preaching in Plenty and in Want

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

Preaching in Plenty and in Want, by Matthew Tennant, is a thoughtful reflection on how pastors can engage with economic matters in their preaching.
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February 02, 2012

What Helps Ministry Relationships Last?

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

Ministry is about relationships - no relationships, no ministry. As I reflect on the many things I have learned from our marriage, I see elements that have kept us going that can help church leaders, too.

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January 20, 2012

Is It Time to Rest?

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson (ABCUSA)

The New Year is a time when our culture tells us to push on with those new resolutions, but winter is a time our bodies may want to slow down and, if not hibernate, at least sleep more.