Category: Ministry

16 Apr

“Rabboni!”: A Life of Closeness and Calling

by Jenn Smith Chen

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In the darkness before the dawn makes way for sight, Mary Magdalene journeyed towards Jesus’ tomb. Not only was she one of the few who...

06 Feb

Church Discipleship Leadership Ministry

Unseen and Under Loved

by Jenn Smith Chen

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She often was overlooked. People, sensing a disability that they couldn’t quite place, weren’t sure how to engage in conversation with her. The most comfortable...

14 Nov

Ministry Story

Serving Isn’t Always Sexy

by Jenn Smith Chen

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Some parts of ministry give me a high. I like to imagine it’s similar to a runner’s high, but as I refuse to run, I...

07 Nov

Jesus Ministry

Serving Without God

by Jenn Smith Chen

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“Honestly? She’s the easiest thing in my life right now,” I told my husband, pointing to Sweet Girl. “I see,” he responded and then, “I’m...

31 Oct

Ministry

Holiday Heart Prep: Checking On Your People

by Jenn Smith Chen

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When I was a little girl, I always thought of Halloween as the grand kick-off for a couple of months of nonstop holiday fun. There...

24 Oct

Church Leadership Ministry

John MacArthur and Beth Moore: Why We Can’t Stay Silent

by Jenn Smith Chen

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“The world is on fire and the firemen are arguing about what tool to use.” It has been an eventful week in light of...

08 Jul

Church Discipleship Mentoring Ministry

3 Ways to Keep Going in Discipleship

by Jenn Smith Chen

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Discipling someone well can be challenging and requires intentionality and time. The reward of watching someone grow in her faith and seeing your own transformation...

10 Jun

Discipleship Mentoring Ministry Youth Ministry