Before I became a pastor, I would not say I was estranged from a single soul. Almost 20 years in, the list is longer than I would have ever thought bearable. It includes some of my most intimate former friends and ministry partners: people whose names are etched on...
Mike Khandjian from the Alliance for Mission & Renewal talks to his long-time friend Ray Cortese about ministry and how to make it over the long haul.
"'You know what I want? If somebody says, 'What denomination are you in?' and you say, 'The PCA' they would say, 'I have heard of you. That is the church where the weary and wounded are welcome.'" -Ray Cortese, A Beautiful OrthodoxyPastor Ray Cortese preached the...
When men and women serve the church together in ministry, so much more is possible than what strictly separating men from women would allow. Fellowship, building the kingdom of God together, and deep, shared joy, the fruit of the Spirit flourishing among our congregations—this is what is possible.
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. John 12:32 The Alliance for Mission & Renewal (AMR or the Alliance) is dedicated to: assisting and encouraging churches, ministries, and leaders in...
