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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Pellowe]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Help for pastors to get them through these tough pandemic times and redeem their troubles for the good of their ministry and their church. <a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/01/pastors-you-have-a-hope-and-a-future/" class="linkbutton">More</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/01/pastors-you-have-a-hope-and-a-future/">Pastors, You Have a Hope and a Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs">CCCC Blogs</a>.</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pps-series-post-details pps-series-post-details-variant-classic pps-series-post-details-38706" data-series-id="628"><div class="pps-series-meta-content"><div class="pps-series-meta-text">This entry is part 1 of 24 in the series <a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/series/pastors-hope-and-a-future/">Pastors: A Hope and a Future</a></div></div></div><div class="seriesbox"><div class="center"><br /><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/series/pastors-hope-and-a-future/" class="series-628" title="Pastors: A Hope and a Future">Pastors: A Hope and a Future</a></div><ul class="serieslist-ul"><li class="serieslist-li-current">Pastors, You Have a Hope and a Future</li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/02/inspiration-from-a-100-year-old-pastors-sermon/" title="Inspiration from a 100-Year-Old Pastor&#8217;s Sermon">Inspiration from a 100-Year-Old Pastor&#8217;s Sermon</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/03/a-life-of-ministry-with-no-regrets/" title="A Life of Ministry with No Regrets">A Life of Ministry with No Regrets</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/04/a-crowd-of-support-for-pastors/" title="A Crowd of Support for Pastors">A Crowd of Support for Pastors</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/05/pastors-you-do-have-a-partner/" title="Pastors, You Do Have a Partner">Pastors, You Do Have a Partner</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/06/the-significance-of-your-ministry/" title="The Significance of Your Ministry">The Significance of Your Ministry</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/07/when-ministry-is-too-much-to-bear/" title="When Ministry Is Too Much to Bear">When Ministry Is Too Much to Bear</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/08/master-your-emotions/" title="Master Your Emotions">Master Your Emotions</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/09/reframe-the-problem/" title="Reframe the Problem">Reframe the Problem</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/10/facing-the-opposition/" title="Facing the Opposition">Facing the Opposition</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/11/the-main-thing/" title="The Main Thing">The Main Thing</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/12/prepare-to-move-forward/" title="Prepare to Move Forward">Prepare to Move Forward</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/13/treasure-your-call/" title="Treasure Your Call">Treasure Your Call</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/14/come-back-to-your-call/" title="Come Back to Your Call">Come Back to Your Call</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/15/come-back-to-your-mission/" title="Come Back to Your Mission">Come Back to Your Mission</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/16/explore-your-mission-afresh/" title="Explore Your Mission Afresh">Explore Your Mission Afresh</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/17/this-is-what-god-has-given-you/" title="This Is What God Has Given You">This Is What God Has Given You</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/18/refresh-your-leadership/" title="Refresh Your Leadership">Refresh Your Leadership</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/19/a-new-way-of-working/" title="A New Way of Working">A New Way of Working</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/20/fall-in-love-all-over-again/" title="Fall In Love All over Again!">Fall In Love All over Again!</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/21/take-care-of-yourself/" title="Take Care of Yourself">Take Care of Yourself</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/22/you-are-ready-for-a-spiritual-retreat/" title="Pastors, You Are Ready for a Spiritual Retreat">Pastors, You Are Ready for a Spiritual Retreat</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/23/lead-with-abundant-joy/" title="Lead with Abundant Joy!">Lead with Abundant Joy!</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/24/what-i-believe-about-you/" title="Supporting You Going Forward">Supporting You Going Forward</a></li></ul><div class="clear"></div></div><div class="clear-me"></div>
<p>Here&#8217;s some encouragement for pastors. </p>



<p>Pastors, it&#8217;s December 1, 2021 and there are reports that a significant percentage of you are at least thinking of leaving the ministry. How many will actually do that is anybody&#8217;s guess, but the fact that so many are even thinking about it is a concern. </p>



<p>After 18 months of the pandemic, gathering restrictions, and debates over vaccines and masks, you need some encouragement!</p>



<p>So, for 24 days, I will publish a brief post linked to an older post that addresses a topic that will benefit you. My goal is to help you get through these times and redeem their troubles for the good of your ministry and your church. </p>



<p>Be encouraged by these three verses that relate to God bringing good out of bad circumstances.</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>You intended to harm me,&nbsp;but God intended&nbsp;it for good&nbsp;to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.</p><cite>Genesis 50:20 (NIV)</cite></blockquote>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>And we know that in all things God works for the good&nbsp;of those who love him, who&nbsp;have been called&nbsp;according to his purpose&#8230;. In all these things we are more than conquerors&nbsp;through him who loved us.</p><cite>Romans 8:20, 37 (NIV)</cite></blockquote>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>For I know the plans&nbsp;I have for you,” declares the&nbsp;Lord, “plans to prosper&nbsp;you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.</p><cite>Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)</cite></blockquote>



<p>Here is today&#8217;s helpful post from July 5, 2021. It contains links to some posts that you will see again in this series, but it serves as a quick start to reclaiming the initiative over your ministry and proactively adapting it to produce great fruitfulness. May God inspire you today!</p>



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