Good morning, .

No one’s ministry needs fixing. That is just not a helpful way to think about growing in the practice of ministry. Fixing, judging or proselytizing are not within the purpose of what we are doing with 3MMM.

Instead, we want to begin with ideas, stories, resources and questions are designed to evoke deeper and better thinking about ministry as a practice. Wherever you are on your pathway of learning ministry, the invitation is to pause and think, and hopefully talk to some of your peers, about your practice of ministry. One small gift to help you pause is below. Scroll down and take a look. 

Connecting with others around meaningful questions makes the demands of pastoral life more sustainable. This week, we will ask questions about how ministry is embodied. 

Of course, these questions to enliven your ministry come from Chapter 7 of Pastoral Imagination: Bringing the Practice of Ministry to Life. Have a look! 

 Mini Retreats at The Writing Table

Choose all three dates and receive a
BONUS Coaching Session

with Eileen

3MMM Podcast

Catch up on the latest episodes of the 3MMM Podcast to inform and inspire your practice of ministry. 

October is Clergy Appreciation Month

We appreciate YOU! This whole month, we get to honor the work of ministers, chaplains, pastors, and leaders. Happy Clergy Appreciation Month! We have a GIVEAWAY to celebrate. 

How to enter this giveaway? Everyone on our email list is entered in the giveaway - that's you! Do you know someone who would like to have a chance to win this bundle? Forward this email. 
 

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Catch up on these episodes 
with Rev. Dr. Claudio Carvalhaes

Finding Our Way Study

Fall study, anyone? Retreat focus? Deacon study? Small group curriculum?

People who have bought the Finding Our Way Study are diving in to conversations about how we are finding our way and dealing with multiple changes - to the world, to our lives, and to the church. Erin Robinson Hall wrote this study guide to help you lead important conversations as you navigate a new era of ministry. Could your group use a new study for Fall?

We need to acknowledge the changes, ask good questions, listen, make space for grief, and start to tell new future stories. The “Finding Our Way” Study Guide can help you do all this and more.

PHONE LOCK SCREEN - FOR YOU!

In addition to No Stress November, we want to offer a little gift to you . . . a phone lock screen image for your #pastoralimagination. 

If you like, save this image in your phone and use your settings to place it as a lock screen - see it as a way to remind you of the practices that give you life these days. 

📌 Would you take a moment and follow us on Pinterest? Head over and look for Three Minute Ministry Mentor, and share or pin some of our favorite quotes and blessings. Find inspiration for your practice of ministry!

We believe that your work matters, . May you find prayers, inspiration, and renewed pastoral imagination this week!