John Elton Pletcher

pastor, author & speaker, crazy about connections over coffee

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“Gandalf! I thought you were dead! But then I thought I was dead myself. Is everything sad going to come untrue? What's happened to the world?"

A great Shadow has departed," said Gandalf...”

— J.R.R. Tolkien

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“Examples of sacrificial lambs are replete throughout the Old Testament, and every single one of them foreshadows what Christ would do on Good Friday.” Read more from @Jacque_Isaacs https://t.co/WGqDfDlSlE

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The writing life...

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Let's consider how our money and work might shape us and bless others this Easter season. How could your generosity and leadership make a difference? Pastor @JohnEPletcher shares: https://t.co/fiNLZMSOC2

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Vital insights. Thanks @RobPacienza and @FaithWorkEcon

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Is a nation’s greatness defined by its military, economic, or political power? The Bible tells us that this is defined by its character. Read more from Dr. @RobPacienza: https://t.co/sU1zqPeLBz

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GALATIANS: Gen Alpha needs Jesus, and "Making Scripture Simple" will help you give the Hope of Jesus to students who are spiritually hungry!
These are verse-by-verse paraphrases for elementary kids with coloring pages & discussion questions: https://t.co/nOelU0Fa4u.

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Rich and important. Thanks for spotlighting this @bradleybrisco

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If you teach, whether in a classroom, small group, or virtual cohort, consider beginning by reflecting on this Parker Palmer quote from his book "To Know as We Are Known: A Spirituality of Education." #Teacher

"Scholars now understand that knowing is a profoundly communal act. Nothing could possibly be known by the solitary self, since the self is inherently communal in nature. What scholars now say—and what good teachers have always known—is that real learning does not happen until students are brought into a relationship with the teacher, with each other, and with the subject. We cannot learn deeply and well until a community of learning is created in the classroom…. To teach is to create a space in which the community of truth is practiced."

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"What might it look like to... apply Lenten disciplines in the workplace? Could there be even deeper implications in the office, on sales calls with clients, and in the boardroom?" Read more from @JohnEPletcher: https://t.co/lt99XVRdLv

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Vital contextual approach!

[Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco]

In a rapidly growing missionary environment, church planters must think less like pastors or preachers starting a Sunday worship service and more like missionaries engaging a unique context.

Engage the city.
Organize around mission.
Bring value.
Seek restoration.
Make disciples.
THEN, establish a new church.

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President Abraham Lincoln believed truth was essential in public life. As believers, we can learn from his wisdom, shaped by the teachings of Jesus. Read more from Pastor @JohnEPletcher: https://t.co/tz9BMc5egZ

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Do you truly see the people in your life—ask them questions, hear their stories, and respond in love? Let's learn to see and serve others like Jesus did. Read more from Pastor @JohnEPletcher: https://t.co/pc74iGXIwx

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How Leaders Lose Their Way is now available on audio!
Jill and I feel more urgency around this topic as we step into 2026. Too few leaders finish well… please please please be aware of the cumulative impact of small compromises.

https://t.co/cw1cEEbpeW

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Character is both forged and revealed in the crucible of crisis.

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What is the church? The church is imperfect people who have a real relationship with a perfect God.

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In Matthew 2, we are told that the Magi arrived at a house. However, the story really isn't about a house but instead, the person who filled it—Jesus Christ. Pastor @JohnEPletcher shares more: https://t.co/wOwLTJwgx0

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Part 3 by @JohnEPletcher on the great gifts we have in Jesus: https://t.co/R4cvQSjkCI

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These books would make great Christmas gifts for friends, family, pastors, or co-workers if you need last-minute ideas. @Jacque_Isaacs shares: https://t.co/I6o0PXZp8l

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As we begin to wrap up the year, we wanted to take a look back at some of these new books we published excerpts from or one of our contributors reviewed. Feat. @JohnEPletcher @Robincjohn @meryl_herr @artcarden & more! https://t.co/I6o0PXYRiN