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Rev. Donald Jenkins Obituary
August 1, 2019 Posted By: devmolcms ObituariesRev. Donald F. Jenkins, age 84, of Edison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home. He was born August 18, 1934 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Stanley and Emelia (Gnade) Jenkins. Donald served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He...
Teens and Social Media Anxiety: What You Need to Know
July 31, 2019 Posted By: devmolcms Family MinistryTeens and adults use social media very differently. Where adults tend to see social media as a place to keep in touch and share funny memes, many teenagers see it as a way to figure out how they fit in the world. The concern is that they’re interacting with kids...
Leading Schools, Reaching Families: 2019 Administrators’ Conference
July 30, 2019 Posted By: devmolcms EducationThe isolation that comes with being an administrator isn’t a challenge everyone knows about, but it means administrators can’t easily compare ideas and experiences freely with people in similar roles. There’s no sitting with a colleague at lunch or after a long day. It begs the question, who leads the...
Do You Dread Church Meetings?
July 30, 2019 Posted By: Rev. Bill Geis Healthy CongregationsMy unscientific poll of churches suggests the vast of majority of us—church workers and volunteers alike—consider church meetings more obligation than joy. There are many reasons to blame, but frequently I field concerns over the need to address two issues: volunteer commitment and simplified church governance. You can read more...