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… CRCNA’s Great Lakes Region, was invited to consult with a church that had fallen on hard times. Though the church still … the ministry success these members observed in neighboring churches. So Schenkel invited a Ministry Consultant with …
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… are some good practices to draw from. (Ex. planting a church) Complex. These decisions happen in an unpredictable … We haven’t done this before so new approaches and safe-to-fail experiments are required. (Ex.:leading people, …
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… not the select needs of a few. What is one way the church can support those working in health care at this time? … Prayer is always the first and easiest way. Another thing churches can do is to offer to help people with food, … at our for our neighbors in need. Also, we can shift our church's focus to hybrid (both in person and virtual) …
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… mission leaders for Resonate and the Christian Reformed Church across the U.S. and Canada, it's our job to engage and … We rallied church community and their friends together safely and tremendously on Zoom to bless the marginalized. …
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… My pastor always begins the celebration of communion at our church with a warning: “We’re going to do something really … it’s also pretty strange.” This always makes me smile. Our church works hard to be hospitable to new Christians, to … nothing. Though, in the early church, it was consumed as a safe alternative to water, that essential of life. Alone, …
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… Place or more aptly, a Theology of Place. Starting a new church community is not an easy task. While some … begin with a model they all assent to, there is no fail safe method. We discovered that when we planted previously. … like Jesus being in a community, planting the gospel not churches. We bring Jesus into the community we live, we love, …
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… gathered to discuss and dream together about helping churches move from a consumer to a missionary mentality. We … of God. Who of us is willing to count the cost and create safe spaces when our neighborhoods are distant from God’s … shares stories of their impact. Hesed Community Church , located in Detroit, Michigan, is on the frontlines …
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… Imagine sitting on chairs in the church's parking lot; multiple "campfires" are burning safely in their containers, and people are roasting …
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… this world. It's here. Now. And it is shown through the church. It's reflected in what the church is supposed to do . And I emphasize suppose . God's … They learn by trying things out and failing in a safe environment. Sometimes they are even allowed to try …
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… began plotting to capture him. Members of the early church took precautions to keep themselves safe as well. For international missionaries, unrest around …
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… as they are hammered by change and challenges. Pastor Church Resources has created a Spiritual Vitality Toolkit to … this. As a pastor, you need to find a way to prepare your church to reach the grieving people around them. How will … Roadmap to Post-Pandemic Recovery: Coming in for a Safe Landing (Part 2) …
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… catalogs began to arrive several months ago in my church office. New Advent bulletin covers, new Advent … see and hug our family and friends. We are waiting for a safe time to celebrate weddings and birthdays and … what will Advent and Christmas look like this year in your church? Will you find a new plan that will allow you to …