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Dr. Layne McDonald
Creativity with purpose.


From Memphis to Ministry: Finding Soul in Your Serving
There's something about Memphis. Walk down Beale Street on a humid summer night, and you'll feel it: that deep, unmistakable groove that birthed blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll. At Stax Records, session musicians didn't just play notes. They felt them. They poured their whole hearts into every track, creating music that still moves people decades later. Your ministry? Your serving? It's meant to have that same soul. Too many of us have turned serving into a checklist. We volun
Dr. Layne McDonald
Feb 86 min read


Workplace Gratitude that Goes Viral: Christian Hacks to Transform Your Culture in Memphis and Beyond
Hey there, faith-driven leaders! I’m Dr. Layne McDonald, Connection Pastor in Memphis, and I’m encouraged by what I’m seeing in workplaces across our city and beyond. We’re watching a gratitude movement take root that isn’t just changing individual hearts—it’s transforming entire company cultures, one intentional, Christ-centered thank-you at a time. Just last week, I watched a Memphis healthcare team completely flip their workplace vibe using these biblical gratitude hacks.
Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Christian Leaders and Dementia: What to Do When Someone You Love Is Struggling (Resources Like Famemphis.net)
When Margaret first noticed her husband forgetting familiar Bible verses during Sunday service, she felt her world shifting. As a longtime church member and Sunday school teacher, she wondered how their faith community could walk alongside them through this new chapter. Her story echoes thousands of families navigating dementia within Christian communities: and fortunately, there are more resources and support systems available than ever before. Dementia affects over 6 millio
Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 13, 20255 min read


Christian Support and Hope for Families Facing Dementia: Real Help from Famemphis.net
When your loved one receives a dementia diagnosis, it can feel like your world has been turned upside down. The person you've known for years begins to change, memories fade, and daily routines become increasingly challenging. As Christian families, we face unique emotional and spiritual struggles during this journey: questioning God's plan, feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities, and watching helplessly as our beloved family member slips away. You're not alone in
Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 8, 20255 min read
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