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What do you do when it seems like God hasn’t been paying attention to what you’re going through? One faithful believer asks that question, following an intensely difficult year where the economy personally tanked his income. So far, God hasn’t come through for him, or so it seems. Where is He? Greg Dueker, an ordained Foursquare minister, addresses this tough issue with grace and practicality.
When Kristen Richburg adopted a little girl from Thailand, it seemed to be a dream come true. Soon after, however, the dream turned into a nightmare. Kristen was forced to relinquish her adopted daughter and was thrust into a pit of guilt and grief. Here she candidly shares her story of healing in the face of overwhelming loss.
From his new book, “Five Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Them,” Charles Stone gives encouragement to leaders as they face the unique challenges of pastoring. Ministry can be tough—but if you hang in there and honor Christ in all you do, the author contends, it’ll all be worth it.
In Part 3 of a new three-part series exclusive to Foursquare, several leaders discuss how to prevent pastoral burnout from happening. It takes courage, initiative and honesty, but burnout can be successfully avoided. After all, prevention is always better than intervention that may come too late.
In Part 2 of a new three-part series exclusive to Foursquare, we examine the signs of pastoral burnout, as well as practical “first steps” one can take to climb out of the quagmire. We also cover how Foursquare’s Center for Spiritual Renewal can help.
In a new three-part series exclusive to Foursquare, we take a close look at the growing problem of pastoral burnout. Dissecting the statistics and exploring the topic with leaders in our denomination, we’ll examine its signs, how to heal from it, and how to prevent it in the first place.
Brian Empie, senior pastor of River Valley Christian Fellowship in Bozeman, Mont., shares a moving personal story about ministering to a family whose teenage daughter was lost during a hike. The story has a powerful ending and reminds us that the work we do for the Lord is never in vain.
From cheerleader to district supervisor, Harriet Mouer recalls what it really means to stay in the game. Even in the midst of temporary interceptions, we are encouraged to keep running the game plan.
Leland Edwards is an energetic 91-year-old who has been in Foursquare ministry since 1935. Although he formally retired in 1988, he and his wife, Barbara, have discovered new ways to bring their ministry of personal encouragement to people around the world.
When National Church Office Operations Manager Lisa Penberthy found herself looking at a woman crying on the local city bus, she knew what she had to do—listen to the voice of the Lord.