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Tips for Lay Counselors From Dr. Ginger

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Ginger Gabriel of San Bernardino, California is a strong proponent of lay counseling. In fact, she thinks every Christian is called to be a counselor at one level or another. “Counselor is one of the names given to Jesus, the founder of our faith,” she says. Since most Christians will be...

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Christmas Gatherings
Christmas Gatherings

Christmas is a wonderful season to share Christ's message in a meaningful way. People's hearts are unusually open and warm to spiritual thoughts and to being together. A Christmas Gathering is a gathering of friends or neighbors in an individual's home. The party features delicious holiday food, some spontaneous sharing of Christmas traditions,...

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Eight Facets of Brilliant Leadership
Eight Facets of Brilliant Leadership

This is Part 2 in a two-part series, Eight Facets of Brilliant Leadership Like diamonds, we as Christian leaders are called to reflect the Light and to shine the way for others. And like these rare, precious stones, we as leaders can radiate brilliance from eight facets: vision, integrity, motivation, discipleship, listening, prayer, attitude...

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A Passion to Grow
A Passion to Grow

This is Part 1 in a three-part series: "Growing as a Spiritual Leader" "Leader" is not a word you will find often in the Bible - just six times does it appear in the King James Version. Much more frequently, we read about the role of a servant, particularly in the teachings of Jesus Christ. "Servant" in any language speaks of lowliness - low honor,...

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Eight Facets of Brilliant Leadership
Eight Facets of Brilliant Leadership

This is Part 1 in a two-part series, Eight Facets of Brilliant Leadership Most diamond crystals have eight facets, each of them reflecting light and adding brilliance. Like diamonds, we as Christian leaders are called to reflect the Light and to shine the way for others. And like these rare, precious stones, we as leaders can radiate brilliance...

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Coffee Parties That Count
Coffee Parties That Count

Looking for a new way to reach out and share the Good News with your friends and neighbours? How about a small get-together in your own home or the home a friend? A coffee party that counts is an informal, nonthreatening gathering attended by non-Christians who have come as guests of Christian friends. The event involves special activities (such...

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