Faith and Fellowship

'No' is an Option, Not a Failure

By Nick Astle

Why is it so hard for pastors to say no? When ministry feels sacred and every request seems like a call from Jesus himself, the default often becomes "yes"—even at the cost of health, family, and rest. But is this what God truly asks of us?

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Unlocking the Mystery of COVO Congregations: Part 1

By Ellen Duffield  (Faith and Fellowship)

This four-part series starts by answering the question, "What is a co-vocational congregation?"

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Beyond Commentaries: A Fresh Approach to Teaching the Book of Matthew

By Wes Olmstead  (Faith and Fellowship)

Discover the richness of the New Testament with Wes Olmstaed, who talks about his two-volume work on the Gospel of Matthew.

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Leading from the Heart: Insights from 50+ Years of Guidance

By Briercrest Staff  (Faith and Fellowship)

Paul Magnus talks about his new book, Holistic Christian Leadership: In Class with Dr, Magnus

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Text, Tragedy, and Transformation

By Daniel Stulac  (Faith and Fellowship)

Daniel Stulac talks about his latest book, Tragedy of the Commons.

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Exploring the Divine Connection with Humanity

By Ellen Duffield  (Faith and Fellowship)

An Examination of Ellen Duffield's 'A Theology of Thriving' and 'The BRAVE Way'"

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Strategies for Resilience in Co-Vocational Ministry

By Margaret Clarke  (Faith and Fellowship)

Resilience is a dynamic and personalized process influenced by many factors. Dr. Margaret Clarke shares what her research reveals about pastoral resilience in the face of co-vocational ministry challenges.

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Gift of the Grotesque

By Daniel Stulac  (Faith and Fellowship)

Dr. Daniel Stulac dives into the book of Judges and explains why it's such an important read. Despite its graphic portrayal, the book offers readers a unique look at the darker side of humanity and how God handles it.

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A New Voice for Preaching?

By Blayne Banting  (Faith and Fellowship)

If a preacher preaches in a forest and nobody is listening, is that still preaching?

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How Do Pastors Bounce Back from Challenges?

By Margaret Clarke  (Faith and Fellowship)

Resilience is a process that depends on a lot of factors. One of our counselling faculty reflects on what her research reveals about pastoral resilience in the face of ministry challenges.

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From Where I Stand: Global Perspectives in Leadership

By Ellen Duffield  (Faith and Fellowship)

Coordinator of the Centre for Leadership Studies reflects on oft-missed opportunities to learn about leadership from international voices.