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Why Go to the Mission Field During a Pandemic

Matthew Hirt

May 13, 20214 min read

Why Go to the Mission Field During a Pandemic

Leaving home is always emotional, especially during a time of global crisis. But crisis does not negate Jesus's Great Commission.

Unlocked, Part 2: Walk as Strangers and Exiles

Anonymous

Jul 20, 20204 min read

Unlocked, Part 2: Walk as Strangers and Exiles

At a time when your lives may seem chaotic and in absolute upheaval, here are three truths to cling to for encouragement and comfort.

Unlocked, Part 1: Encouragement for Moving Forward Out of Lockdown

Anonymous

Jul 16, 20207 min read

Unlocked, Part 1: Encouragement for Moving Forward Out of Lockdown

How do we walk through this pandemic together and come out on the other side in a way that honors and glorifies God?

Questions Leaders Should Consider While Preparing for the New Normal

Alex Hawke

May 4, 20204 min read

Questions Leaders Should Consider While Preparing for the New Normal

Here are a few questions to consider that might help us navigate, process, and prepare in crises.

Four Phases of Unexpected Culture Shock in Our Current Crisis

Matthew Hirt

Apr 6, 20205 min read

Four Phases of Unexpected Culture Shock in Our Current Crisis

The COVID-19 crisis has shifted our norms so fast that we struggle to keep up. Perhaps our entire society is going through culture shock.