Being a pastor can be lonely, but that doesn’t mean they need to be alone. That’s one of many messages that John Ford shared through his wise words, his humble life, and his humor, according to those who served with and were served by him. “When my worship pastor husband (who is also named John) …
Pastors are caught in the middle of divisions and yet struggle with isolation. And many are burning out. Paraclete associate, ordained pastor and professor Lisa Lamb hopes her new book, “Resonate: How to Preach for Deep Connection” will breathe new life into the art of preaching, the pastors themselves and the churches they serve. She and …
Are you a pastor feeling disconnected and burned out? Here’s how to retool. Read More »
It all started with a paragraph in a Christmas letter. A pastor in Serbia sent a simple request to his friends, including Paraclete associates Doug and Jan Hamm. An 8-year-old boy, Nikola, and his grandparents didn’t have heat in their home to get through the winter. The boys’ parents had died. The grandparents had lost …
Paraclete’s “come alongside” ethos can show up in unpredictable but incredible ways. We’re grateful to associate Jeff Lander for allowing us to share his recent post on his Facebook page about an unlikely encounter that should give us all hope. by Jeff Lander The Lord works in some mysterious ways and his timing …
Paraclete Mission Group is deeply grieved by the shooting Saturday night at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Our prayers are with all the injured and the families that lost loved ones and for the officials investigating this heinous crime. Sadly, shootings like this are all too common in our nation. Paraclete does not often comment …
Esther Weston is no stranger to rolling up her sleeves and getting her hands dirty. She does it for a job—from the comfort of her own home. She’s a trauma therapist. “The work that we do is clean up the debris from sin, from trauma, from the brokenness of this world,” she said. “And a …
She weathered a hurricane. Here’s how she did it. Read More »
If you want to make Jonathan Delfosse’s day, let him help you with something. Or encourage him to let down his guard and be real about the struggles of life. Or let him practice his Greek with you. He’s Paraclete’s newest staff member, servant, and leader—the manager of operations. And he’s ready to help. “I’ve …
He’s our newest leader, but doesn’t have it all together. He’s OK with that. Read More »
Paraclete associate David Stevens has traveled the world with his wife, Mary Alice, pastoring and training pastors. In his latest book, “Life with a Limp: Discovering God’s Purpose in Your Pain,” he journeys with readers through the difficult topic of suffering. He shares his firsthand experience of losing a son, wrestling with God and growing …
Have you lost your footing in life? This author understands. Read More »
Sonia Nelson just “got it.” She understood the missionary life, the need for a safe place to process trauma or marriage issues, and even the internet connectivity challenges of the woman on the other end of a video call. And because of that, women serving around the world trusted her. That’s one of the predominant …
She met people where they were: Remembering Sonia Nelson Read More »
The 2022 Summary of Ministries is here! The theme for this year’s review is STAND. We’ll let Paraclete associate and Communications Lead Rebecca Hopkins introduce the summary of our work here: I broke my leg in three places at the end of 2021. As we work on this 2022 Summary of Ministries, I can now …
STAND: The 2022 Summary of Ministries and 2021 Annual Report Read More »
Audré Bleecker was born in a chicken coop. And believe it or not, that may be the least interesting thing about her notable life. Some of the other memorable stories from this Paraclete associate’s life are that she learned to swim at age four—after falling in a canal, met Jesus at a Christian camp at …
‘She wasn’t afraid to do things on her own.’ Remembering Audré Bleecker Read More »
Fires this week in New Mexico have forced thousands from their homes, but a Christian camp has opened its doors to house them. “I have heard so many testimonies of God’s goodness in the midst of the loss and trauma,” said Paraclete Associate C.J. McQueen, who is helping to coordinate the effort at Glorieta Adventure …
Thousands are fleeing fires in New Mexico. How Paraclete is responding. Read More »
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