{"id":848,"date":"2026-06-10T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T17:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/?page_id=848"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:17:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T19:17:33","slug":"blog-bridge-builders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/blog-bridge-builders\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog | Bridge Builders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--e598b17a-9229-42f6-b238-019d6094332e\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Blog<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_search_0 et_pb_search et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_hide_search_button et_pb_module et_block_module\"><form class=\"et_pb_searchform\" method=\"get\" role=\"search\" action=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/\"><div><label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"s\">\u641c\u7d22\uff1a<\/label><input name=\"s\" class=\"et_pb_s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search\" value=\"\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_searchform_submit\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"et_search_process\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_include_pages\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"yes\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_include_posts\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"yes\" \/><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_post_slider_0 et_pb_post_slider et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_fullwidth_off et_pb_post_slider_image_background et_pb_slider_with_overlay et_pb_slider_with_text_overlay et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_slides\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_post_slide-1026 et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_overlay_container\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-mission-divides-christian-leadership\/\">When Mission Divides: Christian Leadership, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p class=\"post-meta\">\u4f5c\u8005\uff1a<span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/author\/keith\/\" title=\"Rev. Dr. Keith Haney \u7684\u6587\u7ae0\" rel=\"author\">Rev. Dr. Keith Haney<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">29 6 \u6708, 2026<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 0 \u6761\u8bc4\u8bba<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content_body\"><p>Jesus never promised that mission would be comfortable. In Matthew 10:34\u201342, He calls leaders to courageous allegiance, costly discipleship, and simple acts of hospitality that carry eternal weight. Are we building a mission that protects our comfort\u2014or following the Christ who calls us to the cross?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-mission-divides-christian-leadership\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_post_slide-1075 et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_overlay_container\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/church-unity-after-election-leading-your-body-forward\/\">Church Unity After Election: Leading Your Body Forward<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p class=\"post-meta\">\u4f5c\u8005\uff1a<span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/author\/keith\/\" title=\"Rev. Dr. Keith Haney \u7684\u6587\u7ae0\" rel=\"author\">Rev. Dr. Keith Haney<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">26 6 \u6708, 2026<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 2 \u6761\u8bc4\u8bba<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content_body\"><p>An election might divide the ballots, but it shouldn&#8217;t divide the body of Christ. Explore practical steps and ancient wisdom to help your church move past political tension and re-anchor in its eternal mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/church-unity-after-election-leading-your-body-forward\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_post_slide-957 et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_overlay_container\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/how-your-congregation-can-benefit-from-a-deaconess\/\">How Your Congregation Can Benefit from a Deaconess<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p class=\"post-meta\">\u4f5c\u8005\uff1a<span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/author\/keith\/\" title=\"Rev. Dr. Keith Haney \u7684\u6587\u7ae0\" rel=\"author\">Rev. Dr. Keith Haney<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">24 6 \u6708, 2026<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/category\/leadership\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Leadership<\/a> | 0 \u6761\u8bc4\u8bba<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content_body\"><p>Discover the vital role of LCMS deaconesses and how their unique gifts in teaching, missions, and spiritual care can deeply enrich your congregation\u2019s ministry and strengthen community outreach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/how-your-congregation-can-benefit-from-a-deaconess\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_post_slide-953 et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_overlay_container\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-the-door-closes-the-word-goes-forth\/\">When the Door Closes, the Word Goes Forth<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p class=\"post-meta\">\u4f5c\u8005\uff1a<span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/author\/keith\/\" title=\"Rev. Dr. Keith Haney \u7684\u6587\u7ae0\" rel=\"author\">Rev. Dr. Keith Haney<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">22 6 \u6708, 2026<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/category\/devotional\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Devotional<\/a> | 0 \u6761\u8bc4\u8bba<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content_body\"><p>When opposition rises, moving on isn&#8217;t a sign of defeat\u2014it&#8217;s an act of pastoral wisdom and leadership. Explore how the Apostle Paul\u2019s strategic shift in Acts 19 provides a timeless blueprint for protecting the truth and committing to the daily grind of discipleship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-the-door-closes-the-word-goes-forth\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_1-2_1-4 et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_1-2_1-4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_block_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_1026 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-1026 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-mission-divides-christian-leadership\/\">When Mission Divides: Christian Leadership, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">6 \u6708 29, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>When Mission Divides: Christian Leadership in Matthew 10:34\u201342 34\u00a0\u201cDo not think that I have come to bring peace to the&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-mission-divides-christian-leadership\/\" class=\"more-link\">\u9605\u8bfb\u66f4\u591a&#8230;<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_1075 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-1075 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/church-unity-after-election-leading-your-body-forward\/\">Church Unity After Election: Leading Your Body Forward<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">6 \u6708 26, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>The results of a deeply contested election are in, and the margins were razor-thin. For many within our church body&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/church-unity-after-election-leading-your-body-forward\/\" class=\"more-link\">\u9605\u8bfb\u66f4\u591a&#8230;<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_post_slider_1 et_pb_post_slider et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_fullwidth_off et_pb_slider_no_arrows et_pb_post_slider_image_background et_pb_slider_with_overlay et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_slides\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_post_slide-352 et_pb_bg_layout_dark\" style=\"background-color:RGBA(0,0,0,0)\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_overlay_container\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/the-worship-attendance-numbers-are-lying-to-you\/\">The Worship Attendance Numbers Are Lying To You?<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content_body\"><p>There is much conversation in my church right now about whether we are a declining church body and whether or not we will survive this decline. So, surveyors of statistics tell us that we are in for a long, slow dip before we hit rock bottom and recover. That is not&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/the-worship-attendance-numbers-are-lying-to-you\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_1 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_block_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_681 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_1_0 post-681 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mission tag-hospitality\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/unreasonable-hospitality-rooted-in-grace-realized-in-presence\/\">Unreasonable Hospitality: Rooted in Grace, Realized in Presence<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">6 \u6708 3, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>In a world that prizes efficiency over presence, the Church is called to be different. As ministry&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/unreasonable-hospitality-rooted-in-grace-realized-in-presence\/\" class=\"more-link\">\u9605\u8bfb\u66f4\u591a&#8230;<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_528 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_1_1 post-528 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mission tag-church tag-disciples tag-holy-spirit tag-pentecost\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/pentecost-not-commercial\/\">Pentecost: This Holiday Has Not Gone Commercial!<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">5 \u6708 24, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>This day of Pentecost is a special day like none other. It\u2019s the third biggest celebration of the&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/pentecost-not-commercial\/\" class=\"more-link\">\u9605\u8bfb\u66f4\u591a&#8230;<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_2 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_1026 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_2_0 post-1026 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-mission-divides-christian-leadership\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_115919_xsmall_byrene_haney.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"When Mission Divides: Christian Leadership, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_115919_xsmall_byrene_haney.jpg 479w, https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_115919_xsmall_byrene_haney-400x284.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/284;\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-mission-divides-christian-leadership\/\">When Mission Divides: Christian Leadership, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">6 \u6708 29, 2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"tag\">Uncategorized<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Jesus never promised that mission would be comfortable. In Matthew 10:34\u201342, He calls leaders to courageous allegiance, costly discipleship, and simple acts of hospitality that carry eternal weight. Are we building a mission that protects our comfort\u2014or following the Christ who calls us to the cross?<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/when-mission-divides-christian-leadership\/\" class=\"more-link\">\u9605\u8bfb\u66f4\u591a&#8230;<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_1075 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_2_1 post-1075 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/church-unity-after-election-leading-your-body-forward\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_323009_xsmall_byrene_haney.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Church Unity After Election: Leading Your Body Forward\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_323009_xsmall_byrene_haney.jpg 479w, https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_323009_xsmall_byrene_haney-400x284.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/284;\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/church-unity-after-election-leading-your-body-forward\/\">Church Unity After Election: Leading Your Body Forward<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">6 \u6708 26, 2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"tag\">Uncategorized<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>An election might divide the ballots, but it shouldn&#8217;t divide the body of Christ. Explore practical steps and ancient wisdom to help your church move past political tension and re-anchor in its eternal mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/church-unity-after-election-leading-your-body-forward\/\" class=\"more-link\">\u9605\u8bfb\u66f4\u591a&#8230;<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_957 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_2_2 post-957 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-leadership tag-deaconess\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/how-your-congregation-can-benefit-from-a-deaconess\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_636150_small_byrene_haney.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"How Your Congregation Can Benefit from a Deaconess\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_636150_small_byrene_haney.jpg 479w, https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lightstock_636150_small_byrene_haney-400x284.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/284;\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/becomingbridgebuilders.org\/zh\/how-your-congregation-can-benefit-from-a-deaconess\/\">How Your Congregation Can Benefit from a Deaconess<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">6 \u6708 24, 2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a 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