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Marty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pa. He is the author of the book, Darkest Night Brightest Day.
A pastor dad in a yellow shirt walks with his little girl on his shoulders.
Parenting

A Little Help from James for the Angry Pastor Dad

Recognize that an eruption of anger is a plea for help. A hug and a prayer are far more effective than a short answer. Give your wife and children permission
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a pastor in his wife hold their child's hand and walk through a field of tall grass
Parenting

Four Gospel Goals Every Pastor Should Pursue in Their Parenting

Parenting is heart-wrestling work, especially for families under the pressures of ministry. Pastors, remember the gospel in your parenting.
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Faith & Evangelism

Equipping Parents to Teach Theology to Children

The church is a partner in discipling children When it comes to passing on the faith, the church is not a substitute for parents—but a vital partner. Scripture clearly places
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children singing together from sheet music
Faith & Evangelism

Children’s Ministry is Far More than Babysitting

Here are three keys to help you ensure your children’s ministry will effectively help parents pass their faith onto the next generation.
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A family sits around the dinner table reading about hope, the third Christmas virtue from our family advent devotional
Faith & Evangelism

Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 4

"For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people
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A pastor's daughter celebrates advent, hanging an ornament on the family Christmas tree.
Faith & Evangelism

Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 3

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me
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A pastor hangs Christmas ornaments with his wife and son, meditating on the love of advent together.
Parenting

Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 2

“In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10).
Marty Machowski
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A weary pastor sits with his daughter by the Christmas tree, enjoying rest during the busy holiday season.
Engaging the Culture

A Christmas Rest for a Weary Pastor

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and
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A little girl stands on a chair to hang an ornament on the family Christmas tree in celebration of advent.
Parenting

Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 1

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
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Engaging the Culture

Sharpen Your Leadership Skills this Summer

Consider sharpening your leadership skills by doing one or more of the following over the summer.
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Family of 5 walking through the fields
Parenting

Reflecting on Family Blessings

Pastor Dad, don’t let the challenges of life and ministry cancel out the encouragements. Keep the blessings in mind to help you run the race to win the crown of
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Parenting

Five Ways to Biblically Honor Moms This Year

Honoring moms is one way our culture gets it right. Let’s ensure the culture doesn’t outdo the church in showing honor to our mothers this year. Here are five Bible
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