By Joe LaGuardia Several years ago, I ran a caregiving ministry for those whose parents were aging (a few had spouses for whom they cared), and I made visitation to their care receivers a top priority. A majority of care receivers suffered from dementia and dementia-related diseases. I assumed that when I visited with theseContinue reading “Ministry to those with Dementia and Alzheimers: Review of “Ministry of the Forgotten,” by Kenneth Carder”
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The Pastor’s Study: Building blocks for effective ministry
By Joe LaGuardia The other day, my six-year old son visited the church office and asked, “Daddy, why do you have so many books?” My first answer was practical: “Because I like to read.” My second answer was theological: “And pastors have to learn in order to serve a church.” It was another way of saying that weContinue reading “The Pastor’s Study: Building blocks for effective ministry”
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