In observance of Memorial Day Icon Systems will be closed. Memorial Day dates back to 1864, where as the story goes two ladies wanted to honor their father who had served as a surgeon during the civil war. They decorated his grave with flowers. While decorating they ran into a woman who was placing… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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May is Stroke Awareness Month – What are the Signs?
May is stroke awareness month. Churches should know the basic signs and symptoms of someone having a stroke. Stroke is a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. In the United States, stroke is one of the leading causes of death, killing nearly 130,000 people each year, and a leading cause… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Child Abuse – How Can Churches Prevent / Respond?
When it comes to child sexual abuse, the risks are as great as they are easy to underestimate. Churches must be vigilant. Parents place a great deal of trust in church leaders and staff to keep their children safe from abuse in many different settings. It’s a huge responsibility that church personnel can’t take lightly. Too many… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Rest: The Unspoken Reality. Life Can Wear You Down!
Life can wear us down, especially when working in church ministry. When stress is high and there’s too much to do, how can we stay energized and ready to face each day? For some time, I have believed that keeping physically healthy involves keeping three things in balance with each other: diet, exercise and rest.… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Child Abuse Prevention and SecureSearch
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It has been since 1983. During April, government agencies, schools, religious organizations, celebrities and others make an especially focused effort to raise awareness of child abuse and seek ways to come to the aid of its victims. One step that churches can take to prevent child abuse is to… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Pastoral Respite — Go Fund Me — Steve Hewitt CCMag
In the midst of responsibilities and personal struggles that can leave pastors feeling discouraged, one group of people is applying their creativity and resources to bring times of refreshing to spiritual leaders in need of a break. Find out more about what Steve Hewitt of Christian Computing Magazine and others are up to, and make… ⪼ Continue Reading…