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Foursquare Leader Conferences 2022

Foursquare Leader Conferences are happening all across the country. Make plans now to join your district’s event.

Chaplains are missionary workers in crisis

Foursquare chaplains are a ministry of presence, purposefully placed in the midst of trauma and crisis in your community. (6 minutes)

Sister Aimee Explains the Foursquare Gospel

In Part 9 of our "Personal Reflections" series, Aimee Semple McPherson recalls the moment the word "Foursquare" came to her as the perfect way to describe the ministry of Jesus Christ.

Church Resources

FMI Prayer Guides now sent via text message

Foursquare Missions International now offers real-time prayer points for missions worldwide. It’s as easy as getting a text message with a prayer alert.

Administrative Resources

2023 Foursquare credentialing updates

Important enhancements to the Foursquare credential application and annual renewal process from the Foursquare Corporate Business + Finance office

Coaching + Development

When Tragedy Strikes, God Has a Plan for Good

Pastor James Ludlow has learned to walk through tragedy following a string of horrific events that affected his church and community. He shares practical guidance on how to best respond when bad things happen.

Coaching + Development

A Rested Leader Makes a Great Sent Leader

The secret to being an effective leader sent by God doesn't lie in doing more and trying harder, but in finding rest and strength in God's presence.

Coaching + Development

Guidelines for Pastoring People Who Are Grieving

Rebecca Hayford Bauer knows from personal experience the walk of grief, her husband having died suddenly in 2003. Here she shares tips to help pastors minister to those who have experienced loss.

Coaching + Development

Practical ministry tips for back-to-school time

Heading back to school can be stressful for young people, as well as their parents and teachers. Here are some great ideas for helping them all as students prepare to hit the books again.

Foursquare People

Rescued From Gang Life: Agustin Torres

I started getting into gangs in the fourth grade. I wanted to support my family because we didn't have any money. Today, I'm a complete opposite of who I once was.—Agustin Torres

Devotionals

Weathering the Storms of Life

We can to run to the Lord and find covering, assurance and peace when we encounter the storms of life, shares Jeff Mink, an ordained Foursquare minister and administrator for Foursquare Chaplains International.

Coaching + Development

Slowing Down Can Lead to Healthy Lives and Leadership

As pastors, it's easy to fall beneath ministerial pressure. But how can we slow down and find success in maintaining healthy lives, leadership and families?

Coaching + Development

Foursquare Leaders Share Ways to Balance Work and Rest

In this segment of our "Live Well" series, Foursquare leaders share tips on how to live a balanced life by setting healthy boundaries, working well and maintaining positive relationships.

Coaching + Development

Dr. Henry Cloud shares life advice for leaders from Micah

In the conclusion to our "Live Well" series, renowned author, executive coach and speaker Dr. Henry Cloud gives insight from Micah 6:8 about pursuing a life well lived.

Coaching + Development

Foursquare Leaders Share Tips on How to Love Well

In this segment of our "Live Well" series, Foursquare leaders around the world describe how showing love is their way to live well for God, for others, and for themselves personally, too.

Coaching + Development

Foursquare leaders say don’t miss moments that matter

We must learn to “be present” in every encounter to best minister to others. In this segment of our “Live Well” series, Foursquare leaders discuss the importance of living in the moment.

Coaching + Development

Pastor, Is Your Lifestyle a Recipe for a Breakdown?

Add together workaholism, perfectionism, a busy family life, myriad ministry activities, an overscheduled calendar and some stressful situations, and what do you have? A recipe for disaster.