Advent Lutheran Church ELCA

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

If We Can Worship Anywhere, Why Go To Church?

It doesn't just matter that we worship Jesus. It matters that we worship him with other people.

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

10 Things I Have Learned Leading Church Change

I left the church planting world to help revitalize and grow an established church. It’s proven to be challenging – maybe slightly more than I thought it would be<br>But, God has allowed us to experience incredible energy and excitement. I am not big on sharing numbers in this format, but let me simply say – God is working. Amazingly working. The potential in the days ahead is astounding to me.<br>Needless to say, there has been a lot of change since I…

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

An expert educational consultant at International College Counselors offers tips on how to choose a primary or secondary school.

When moving to secondary school is a step too far

The transition from primary to secondary is a big one. For many, it happens seamlessly. However, for some children, it is terrifying. How can we help them?

Which Personality Trait Helped You Survive Secondary School?

Secondary school places: Find an undersubscribed, outstanding school near you

Finding a good secondary school place for your child can be a stressful experience, with parents often having to perform a balancing act between a school's performance and the probability of their child getting a place.

An easy tool for secondary school athletic trainers to assess traumatic brain injury

Most of the time in high schools and colleges, athletic trainers are the first to diagnose and provide care to a young athlete when he or she suffers injury. Traumatic brain injury or concussion ...

Break The Silence: Scores of secondary schools want more help to deal with student suicide

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.

Assistant Counselor or Pastoral Counselor New Era Wellness & Therapy Center

A substance abuse counselors job is far more than talking an addict through treatment. Counselors have ethical and moral responsibilities they have to follow...

18 Things About British Secondary Schools That Still Make Zero Sense To Me

‘My 16-year-old daughter is finding it hard to make friends in secondary school’

Ask the Expert: Being quieter can have drawbacks, especially when you are trying to make friends as a teenager in school, and can lead to social anxiety and stress

How to Teach Elementary School Students About the Trinity

How can we begin to explain the Trinity to young children? Jimmy Akin shows us how to make the mystery more accessible while avoiding subtle errors.

A Guide to the Secondary School Process

For parents of middle schoolers, the secondary school admissions process can seem daunting. How, they wonder, can the child who cou...

Quotes for Elementary School Yearbook and Tips

Quotes for Elementary School Yearbook - Expressly-Yours Yearbooks have an extensive collection of tools, tips and services that will aid you in creating your elementary school yearbook.

This Is What An Elementary School Counselor Does

We advocate, we lead, we stir up change, and we collaborate because we have to. For each and every whole student. Because of this, our practice must be individualized; our curriculum must be outside of the box; and our supports must be intentional.