The Storehouse

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When a Minister Transitions

October 19, 2026

Grady D. King, president of HOPE Network, explores how ministers can navigate congregational transitions with wisdom, humility and care. Drawing on biblical teaching, King explains why leaving well matters for the minister, elders and the church. He distinguishes external change from the work of transition,...

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The Treasure Beneath the Trauma

October 5, 2026

In The Treasure Beneath the Trauma, Leon Lewis recounts a terrifying armed robbery that became a turning point in his faith and purpose. Determined to make his second chance meaningful, he began a journey of prayer, gratitude, scripture meditation, and personal discovery. Rediscovering his identity strengthened...

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Preparing the Soil

September 21, 2026

By Brent Johnson, Drawing from his experiences in farming, ministry, and teaching, Brent Johnson explores Jesus’s parable of the four soils in Mark 4 and what it teaches about spiritual formation. Just as healthy soil requires cultivation, nourishment, and rest, our hearts require patient and intentional...

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It’s Time to Encourage the Encouragers

September 9, 2026

By Rick King, Ministry can be one of the loneliest callings. This article explores the growing crisis of pastoral isolation, the cultural and personal pressures ministers face, and why churches must intentionally support and encourage those who spend their lives encouraging others.

Women's Ministry

Soul Friendships

August 17, 2026

By: Jeri Ford, Discover how a small group of women from across the country experienced deeper faith, lasting friendships, and spiritual transformation through the practice of spiritual disciplines. Jeri Ford shares the powerful story of a three-month cohort exploring practices such as Lectio Divina,...