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Seasons of Renewal: Preparing for Fall Ministry
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August 2026

Seasons of Renewal: Preparing for Fall Ministry

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Resetting the Vision: A Mid-Year Pivot

Dr. Sarah Jenkins

feature02

The Art of Pastoral Presence

Rev. Thomas Miller

column03

Passing the Torch: Mentoring Gen Z Leaders

Marcus Thorne

interview04

The Sanctuary on Main Street

Lydia Vance

spotlight05

A Pastor's Sabbath: Essential, Not Optional

Julian Foster

editorial

Editor's Letter

A Pastor's Sabbath: Essential, Not Optional
Pastoring Today· editorial

A Pastor's Sabbath: Essential, Not Optional

If you cannot rest, you are functionally an atheist. It is time to reclaim the Sabbath for your own health and your ministry's longevity.

Julian Foster
4 min

Feature Stories

Resetting the Vision: A Mid-Year Pivot
EDITOR'S PICK
Pastoring Today· feature

Resetting the Vision: A Mid-Year Pivot

Summer is a time of rest, but September is for momentum. Discover how to recalibrate your ministry goals to finish the year with clarity and purpose.

Dr. Sarah Jenkins
6 min

Columns

The Art of Pastoral Presence
Pastoring Today· column

The Art of Pastoral Presence

In an era of digital communication, the theology of presence remains the bedrock of effective soul-care.

Rev. Thomas Miller
5 min

Spotlight Interview

Passing the Torch: Mentoring Gen Z Leaders
Pastoring Today· interview

Passing the Torch: Mentoring Gen Z Leaders

How do we equip the next generation without losing the wisdom of the past? We sat down with Elena Rodriguez to discuss effective intergenerational discipleship.

Marcus Thorne
7 min

Spotlight

The Sanctuary on Main Street
Pastoring Today· spotlight

The Sanctuary on Main Street

When the economy slumped, the members of Faith Chapel looked outward. Here is their story of transformation through service.

Lydia Vance
5 min