Tess* was five years old and eager to discover the world. It was a regular day at home with her babysitter when Tess swallowed sodium hydroxide, a highly hazardous chemical substan...
When I was in high school I took my first CPR training class as part of the scheduled afternoon activity for a ministry at my local church. The entire experience took just a couple...
With the recent emphasis in the North American Division (NAD) to remove all use of 15-passenger vans, it is important to be knowledgeable about what vehicles are safe to use as rep...
As a ministry event planner, your goal is to have a successful event. One benchmark for event assessment is making sure everyone leaves fulfilled and free of injuries. Minist...
The Bible often uses water as a symbol of cleansing the sinner by washing away their sins through baptism. Although we attribute positive connotations to this symbolism, we must ac...
Why should I care about planning for maintenance and repairs? Isn’t it the same to just wait for it to break down and then fix it? No, planning in advance is crucial to the s...
As a church, we are tasked to “…go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28...
The decision to purchase insurance coverage takes a lot of the worry out of protecting your ministry. Take a moment to think of your ministry without insurance protection. Would yo...
It’s early morning, and you are on the road. Your music is playing along, and you are enjoying the sunrise on such a beautiful morning, and you think to yourself “...
Jesus tells the story* of a prudent steward who cares for his property in a manner that encompasses the safety, security, and profitability of his institution. At first, the owne...