Ministry
20 articles
GwenJoyful noise: National Baptist Convention hits the high notes in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minister Cynthia Jiles and about half a dozen pastors and deacons walked the hallways this week at the Broadway Flats apartments in north Minneapolis, knocking on doors and...
How Friends, Scripture, Hardship, and Conscience Can Be Ways God Gets Our Attention
The post, titled with the question of how to recognize when God may be trying to tell you something, offers seven ways the author believes God might get...
Harvard Divinity Graduate Israel Buffardi Finds Calling in Unitarian Universalist Community
Israel Buffardi, who received a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 2019, came to Unitarian Universalism after a long and winding path, according to a Harvard...
Cleveland, Tennessee, house fire victim remembered for long history serving Church of God of Prophecy
Benjamin Lawrence Jr., a longtime servant of the Church of God of Prophecy, is being remembered for his dedicated ministry and impact on churches across the United States...
Obituary: Lawrence Anthony Klingsheim, Pastor and Minister, Dies at 33
Lawrence Anthony Klingsheim, a devoted pastor and husband, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, in Babbitt, Minnesota. He was surrounded by family during his final days, reflecting...
Spindle Family Celebrates Generations of Purposeful Ministry at MNU
Dr. Richard and Dr. Billy Spindle, both former presidents of MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU), were honored at the university’s President’s Honors event on April 11, 2025. The Spindles,...
District Apostle Enrique Eduardo Minio to Retire After 40 Years in Ministry
He listens. He lives what he believes. And he speaks the language of love. After 40 years in the ministry, the District Apostle Minio (South America) will go...
Harold Doster, a long-time minister and educator in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), dies at 92
Harold “Hal” Charles Doster was born on March 6, 1931, in Mayfield Village, Cleveland, Ohio, to Donald “Mike” and Mary Lucille Smith Doster. Throughout his ninety-two years, he...
Classis Approves New Ministers and Updates on Ministerial Status in Christian Reformed Church
Reformed churches across the United States and abroad gather periodically in regional assemblies known as classes. These gatherings serve as vital forums for decision-making and governance, guided by...
Evangelical Free Church in Jordan Launches Inclusive Education Initiative for Students with Disabilities
Ten years ago, evangelicals in Jordan helped pioneer inclusive education for students with disabilities. A decade later, the minister of education attended the school’s commencement event, recognizing its...
