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[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Have you given it some thought yet? :) #ministrylife #christiantwitter #churchtech #youcandoit

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Hey church friends—I know how tricky keeping a website simple and welcoming can be, especially on a budget. I shared how we rebuilt ours to better serve our community without the stress. Hope it encourages you! #ChurchAdmin #ChurchTech #MinistryTools #wix

https://t.co/eHtCLlYhLV

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Ever wonder why some things work at one church but flop at another?

A lot comes down to church size.

This article explains how church size affects everything from vision to volunteers.

https://t.co/0NIaHRFLfF

#ChurchLeadership #ChurchGrowth #MinistryLife #ChurchAdmin

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

It seems scary and overwhelming at first to build a website for your church, but you will quickly realize it’s much easier than it sounds. The possibilities and features are (almost) endless. It’s definitely a great and necessary asset for every church and ministry :)

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Hey church friends—I know how tricky keeping a website simple and welcoming can be, especially on a budget. I shared how we rebuilt ours to better serve our community without the stress. Hope it encourages you! #ChurchAdmin #ChurchTech #MinistryTools #wix

https://t.co/eHtCLlYhLV

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Hey church friends—I know how tricky keeping a website simple and welcoming can be, especially on a budget. I shared how we rebuilt ours to better serve our community without the stress. Hope it encourages you! #ChurchAdmin #ChurchTech #MinistryTools #wix

https://t.co/eHtCLlYhLV

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

The fish must honor its design. It is designed for water, not for land. Real freedom is not living without restrictions. It's about finding the right ones.

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Monday check-in for all the church admins and behind-the-scenes workers: What’s one pet peeve you’re NOT letting bother you this week? Let’s keep the focus positive!

#ChurchAdmin #MinistryLife #FaithCommunity #ChurchLeadership #MondayMotivation #PositiveVibes #BehindTheScenes

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

For church staff, Sundays are more than worship—they’re a unique chance to connect. It’s the one time each week the whole congregation is present. Ministry happens in the service and the hallway. Sunday presence matters.

#ChurchLife #MinistryMatters #SundayThoughts #Churchstaff

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

@Bethlehemtekola Good point. “Expert” sounds so final, like there’s nothing left to learn. It can even make people hesitate to speak up, disagree, or ask questions. Saying you’ve worked in something feels way more real—because we’re always figuring stuff out and open to new ideas.

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Loneliness in ministry is real—and rarely talked about.
#ChristianTwitter #ministrylife #mentalhealth #faithful

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Pastors aren’t superhuman. They get lonely, tired, discouraged—just like the rest of us.

What if the most Christlike thing we did this week was care for them?

New post: “When Shepherds Are Lonely” https://t.co/wAd36F4qpT

#ChurchLeadership #SupportYourPastor #MinistryLife

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

The most Christlike people I know never called themselves leaders.

They noticed the forgotten, stayed late to help, prayed quietly.

No platform—just peace.

That’s the kind of faith I want.
If you do too, follow along.

#ministrylife #faithful #faithfulness #ChristianTwitter

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

@timkellernyc So true. And honestly, most of us land there at some point. But the encouraging thing is—the desire to follow Jesus is already there. The motives are usually good. We just need each other to gently help redirect that passion toward humility, grace, and love.

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Ministry is hard—especially when you’re behind the scenes.

I write for the church staff & volunteers who don’t get seen but carry so much.

If that’s you, you’re not alone.

Join me @ Faithful Desk https://t.co/Dwx3E6AgN2

#ChurchMinistry #ministry #Churchleaders #church #faith

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

@aaron_renn Agreed. Our church’s leadership agreed a long time ago that we won’t endorse or promote political parties, candidates or even bills, etc. It has served our church family well. I actually just wrote about this on my substack: https://t.co/NM21OI8Q5O

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Excellent article by @TimDalrymple_ on how Christians should regard AI.

“As we shape technologies, our technologies shape us—which can lead to either pride, domination, and idolatry; or purpose, beauty, and service.”

[Christianity Today @CTmagazine]

“We should be careful not to anthropomorphize or idolize AI,” writes @TimDalrymple_.

“Instead, we should welcome it for what it is—a reflection of God’s creativity in us that can lead to both extraordinary destruction and extraordinary good.”
https://t.co/1XR4vR6mZQ

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

After Trump’s IRS comments, the pressure is back:

“Why won’t the church speak up?”
“Why won’t the pastor endorse?”

Here’s why we’re staying focused on Christ—not politics.

https://t.co/NM21OI8Q5O

#FaithAndPolitics #ChurchLeadership #MinistryLife #GospelCentered

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

We talk a lot about holding pastors accountable.

And we should.

But far fewer people talk about holding them up.
Encouraging them. Praying for them. Being a steady presence when things are hard and thankless.
That matters too.

#ChristianTwitter #ChurchLeadership #PastoralCare

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

“A good pastor carries a congregation. But a healthy church learns to carry their pastor, too.”

When was the last time you encouraged your pastor—without needing anything in return?

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

Pastors aren’t superhuman. They get lonely, tired, discouraged—just like the rest of us.

What if the most Christlike thing we did this week was care for them?

New post: “When Shepherds Are Lonely” https://t.co/wAd36F4qpT

#ChurchLeadership #SupportYourPastor #MinistryLife

[Meg Shepherd @TheFaithfulDesk]

The Spirit works just as deeply on a Tuesday as He does on a Sunday.

Don’t overlook the quiet places He meets you today.

#ChristianTwitter #FaithfulLiving #SpiritualFormation #TuesdayThoughts #EverydayFaith #ministry