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Investing in the Local Bride of Christ

by Val Yoder

Our physical bodies are made up of hundreds of interesting and different parts. So it is with the body of the bride of Christ. Our local church is where we visibly live out our commitment to our Bridegroom. Investing our lives for her beauty and strength is paramount for her role in confronting a decadent world.

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CONTRIBUTOR: Val Yoder

Series

REACH 2019
Publication Date: July 19, 2022
All items in the series:
Try the Spirits
Introducing Jesus in an IDP Camp
Renovation of the Mind
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done
As Clay in the Hands of a Potter: Life Lessons from a Potter
Follow the Leader
Developing a Servant Heart: Stories of Ministry
What Do You Do With Light?
The Power of the Gospel
A Plentiful Harvest
Healing for Hurting Hearts
Compassion Fatigue
Essential Character Qualities for Communication Cross Culturally
Living in Fear or Living in Love
Victory Through the Cross
Serving Those in Poverty
It’s Our Turn: Preparing for and Completing Our Part of the Mission
Women Who Said Yes
Evangelism in the First Three Centuries
Anabaptist Respond to the Refugee Crisis (panel discussion)
Living with Confidence in an Age of Indecision
When to Stop Doing What We’ve Always Done
Cultivating Healthy Relationships Between Ministry Team Wives
The Cloak of Loyalty: Following a Leader
Direction from Mission Movements Since the Reformation
Practical Faith Lessons in Ministry
Stretch Out Your Hand Toward Him
Building Unity with Diversity
The Adventure of Battle in God’s Kingdom
A Slice of the Pie
Responding to Poverty with Community
Beauty, Men, and Matriska
Business as Mission
Learning (and Enjoying) to Submit to Others
Unearthing Your Talents
Reaching Quality Decisions through Engaged Discussions
Why I am a Conservative Anabaptist and Intend to Remain One
In the World, But Not Of the World
Finding Identity and Security in Christ
Graduation–Then What?
Advocating for Neglected and Abused Children
The Altar of Worship
Christian Maturity: Becoming a Mature Christian
Living Faith in a Confused World
Best Practices of Servant Leaders
Why No Converts From Our Community?
Becoming a Vessel of Honor
Go and Tell–Yes You Can!
Shema, Smartphones, and Tselem
How to Make the Most of Husband & Wife Relationships
Reflections of Church Planter’s Wife
Investing in the Local Bride of Christ
Burnout
Building Confidence with Your Support Base
Creating and Maintaining Ownership in Ministry
Cross Cultural Ministry in Urban America
When the Mission Appears to Be Failing
Effective Administrative Writing
Creating Unified Vision, Strategy, and Structure
Serving with Joy in the Background
Helping the Undisciplined Person
Emotional Phases of a Woman’s Life
Glassenheit: Coming to Terms With What Is
Dos and Don’ts of Designated Donations
Developing and Maintaining an Organizational Vision
Relationship Problem Solving
Using Deputized Fundraising to Support Your Ministry
Birthing New Vision
Basic Principles of Conflict Resolution
What is That in Your Hand?
Nuts & Bolts of Using Social Media in Distinctly Anabaptist Ways (panel)
Developing Productive Relationships in Nonprofits
Thriving, Not Surviving, in Ministry
Maintaining a Sustainable Leadership Role
Re-entry: Caring for Returning Missionaries
Ministering to International Students and Scholars
Reflecting the Image and Glory of God as a Woman in Ministry
Competence that Enables Rather than Threatens or Competes
“May I Have a Receipt?” Extending Your Mission with Proper Receipting
Finding and Preparing Workers for Missionary Assignments
The Homeless Child in Our Homes
God, People, and Connecting the Two
Preparing for Missions
Prayer as Ministry
Boards That Make a Difference
How the Heavenly Father Can Meet Your Deepest Longings
Incorporating People of Other Backgrounds
Leadership When Holes Have Sprung in Our Ship
Maintaining the Dignity of the Poor
New Tech You Can Use
Praying God’s Will
The Invisible Women
Creating Church Culture

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