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# Saturday Links
- URL: https://www.dashhouse.com/saturday-links-332/
- Published: 2023-02-18T10:00:54.000Z
- Updated: 2023-02-18T10:00:50.000Z
- Description: Encouragement for the small church, working in an LGBT+ environment, the coming pastoral shortage, and more
- Author: Darryl Dash
- Tags: Links

Curated links for your weekend reading:

[Dear Small Church: A Word of Encouragement](https://go.dashhouse.com/CGUA?ref=dashhouse.com)

> I object to the idea of a "small church" in the first place. There is no such thing.

[Six Years, No Converts](https://go.dashhouse.com/CFMW?ref=dashhouse.com)

> How did the Judsons survive these challenging years? What exactly did it mean for them to rest on the promises of God?

[3 Surprising Agreements Pastors Must Make](https://go.dashhouse.com/CGUE?ref=dashhouse.com)

> There are a number of “job hazards” that come with the pastoral territory for which every minister should be aware and to which every minister should adjust. Here are just three.

[3 Elements of Biblical Spirituality](https://go.dashhouse.com/CHjI?ref=dashhouse.com)

> A biblical spirituality sings in harmony. It’s theological, doxological, and practical. A faithful spirituality works in concert, revealing a whole life walking with Christ.

[Work Well in an LGBT+ Environment](https://go.dashhouse.com/CGUJ?ref=dashhouse.com)

> Here are six suggestions to help you navigate these turbulent waters.

[Don’t Reap to the Edges of Your Life](https://go.dashhouse.com/CJTL?ref=dashhouse.com)

> Don’t schedule to the edge of your calendar or your bank account. Leave the margins—the gleanings—for the poor, hurting, doubting, and seeking among you.

[Why I Don’t Say ‘Passed Away’ When Someone Dies](https://go.dashhouse.com/CHj1?ref=dashhouse.com)

> I usually choose to say someone “died” or speak of someone’s “death.” Why?

My column this week at [The Gospel Coalition Canada](https://go.dashhouse.com/straightpaths?ref=dashhouse.com): [The Coming Pastoral Shortage](https://go.dashhouse.com/CHw2?ref=dashhouse.com)

> We’re facing a shortage of pastors, but there are two actions we can take.