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Review: But Now I See. . .

Jan 7, 2021By Karen Kogler

Sometimes life throws us a curve — health or job changes, a world-wide pandemic, a midlife crisis. They often cause us to wonder if and how it all fits into God’s plan for us. In But Now I See: FindingRead more…

Jan 7, 2021Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Add a Little Jesus to Your Serving

Jan 9, 2018By Karen Kogler

“I never thought of that as serving Jesus!” I hear this a lot. We all tend to equate ‘serving Jesus’ with volunteering that is at church or that is specifically religious. But St. Paul says, “. . . whatever youRead more…

Jan 9, 2018Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Get Off the Couch!

Jan 2, 2018By Karen Kogler

Is it time to get up and get moving? To start giving back? To spend a little more time helping others? We all need time to rest and refresh, and to care for ourselves and immediate family. But it’s easyRead more…

Jan 2, 2018Karen Kogler 0 Comments

God Himself Milks the Cows

Oct 10, 2017By Karen Kogler

This fall we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, a time in history when Martin Luther shook up the church as he proclaimed the Biblical truth of salvation by grace alone. He also shook up the church, and theRead more…

Oct 10, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Good Stuff: Do We Overspiritualize Calling?

Jul 30, 2017By Karen Kogler

In “Stop Overspiritualizing Calling,” Bethany Jenkins uses her own experience as a pianist to question some aspects of the way we talk about calling. It’s a great starter for helpful and important discussions on calling. Here are some quotes andRead more…

Jul 30, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Good Stuff: God’s bookkeeping = All Grace!

Oct 20, 2016By Karen Kogler

Do you set goals? Do you track your progress in reaching them? About 5 years ago, our senior pastor began working with staff who report to him create annual goals and regularly review progress on those goals. It’s been aRead more…

Oct 20, 2016Karen Kogler 0 Comments

A Question: Where’s the Joy?

Jul 3, 2016By Karen Kogler

I’ve got a question. “Do you have any articles about serving with joy? I feel some of our teams around here are in a slump.”  — from Carolyn at a church in Wisconsin Response Thanks for asking, Carolyn. It’s anRead more…

Jul 3, 2016Karen Kogler 5 comments

Good Stuff: Work as Worship

Jun 8, 2015By Karen Kogler

We don’t often think of an ex-con as a role model, but this one is: “How an Ex-Convict Learned to Worship Through His Work.” Great sermon illustration and discussion starter for vocation, calling in daily life, work as service.

Jun 8, 2015Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Good stuff: Little Things

Apr 8, 2015By Karen Kogler

We serve God in little things, too. What if we challenged each other to six random acts of kindness this coming week. A medical professional documents the health benefits we’d each receive, here. And we know Jesus’ words, “. .Read more…

Apr 8, 2015Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Sample slides: “Job Descriptions” and “Training Volunteers” toolkits

Jan 25, 2015By Karen Kogler

Here are some sample slides from the presentations in the Toolkits available in The Equipper store. The toolkit contains two presentations, with supporting materials. Both toolkits together are $12.00. From the “Why Write Job Descriptions?” presentation in the Job DescriptionRead more…

Jan 25, 2015Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Lord, What are You Calling Me to Do?

Jan 21, 2015By Karen Kogler

A worksheet on calling Read more…

Jan 21, 2015Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Handout, “What is Equipping?”

Jan 4, 2015By Karen Kogler

Participant Handout for the “What is Equipping?” presentationRead more…

Jan 4, 2015Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Ldr Guide, “What is Equipping?”

Jan 4, 2015By Karen Kogler

Leader’s Guide for “What is Equipping?” presentation Read more…

Jan 4, 2015Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Script, “What is Equipping?”

Jan 4, 2015By Karen Kogler

Script for the “What is Equipping?” presentationRead more…

Jan 4, 2015Karen Kogler 0 Comments

What is Equipping, ppt

Jan 4, 2015By Karen Kogler

“What is Equipping?” presentationRead more…

Jan 4, 2015Karen Kogler 0 Comments
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What you are doing is not good. . . .The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. . . .[S]elect capable men from all the people . . .and appoint them as officials . . . That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.

Exodus 18:23-27

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