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Staff Spotlight: Peter Belschwinder, Intern
Follower of Christ, husband of an incredible wife, and father of 2 beautiful daughters. Peter was born and raised in Albany NY, where he attended Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. When Peter was a teenager the Lord met him Read more…
Leadership
Criticism Part 2: Self-Criticism
Criticism is a part of life. Leadership always comes with criticism. Often we are our own worst critic, especially as leaders in the church. “The critical voice in our head is so familiar that we don’t realize we give it Read more…
Leadership
Criticism Part 1: Criticism from Others
Criticism is a part of life. Leadership always comes with criticism. In the church (and other ministries) criticism can be especially painful. In the church criticism comes from multiple places and people. Knowing what to do with criticism that comes Read more…
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New Year Reflections
2024 is here and with it comes a sense of freshness… new things just ahead! We have new planners and calendars, new Christmas gifts to put to good use, and new plans to get started. In some ways, all the Read more…
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Staff Spotlight: Rachel Haseley, Communications Coordinator
Rachel Haseley is serving Preparing for Amazement through a role of Communications Coordinator, and assisting the Executive Director. She has 3 kids, and is married to Jonathan (a pastor), serving alongside him in ministry. She is passionate about leader health Read more…
Leadership
Refuel
Ministry invites us to give and give and give as pastors and ministry leaders. A pastor friend pointed out the other day that there is endless need around us. It’s such a beautiful gift to nurture and care for people. At the same Read more…
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Intern Reflections
What does the church need most to be effective and healthy? Even after studying theology formally, I feel I have limited knowledge and find this question difficult to answer. Nevertheless, I will do my best to answer with my current Read more…
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Supporting the Pastoral Family
With Pastor Appreciation month in the rear-view mirror and the season of Advent and Christmas chaos approaching faster than we want to acknowledge, it may be a good time to take a moment and think of the family at the Read more…
