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… the class, who come from a holiness tradition that keeps church and world quite separate, the question of lines is a … it was this ‘will-alignment-submission’ that kept him in a safe, confident and connected place thus enabling him to …
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… Abuse and the churches’ basically consistent failure up to this day to care … credibility. Sometimes when I’m feeling despair about the church, I’ll read the comments section of the latest abuse … tradition are present which would make the church a safe place for the vulnerable? What can Christians offer, and …
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… Service of Praise and Prayer, led by the convening church. The convening church is chosen in advance to be the “host” church of synod, … first time and unsure of what to expect. Please pray for safe travels, easy border crossings, and good health. Most …
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… we’ve been going through as a group of leaders in our church has been visioning for our youth program. It was early … and they turned up incredible resources for myself and our church. The trick: the hard part is yet to come. Part of … do we press on with this idea? That trial period offers a safe place to try something new without the pressure to …
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… was the emotion he put in his words when he spoke of the church. Time passed, and I moved full-time to the Race … about what racism is, the damage that it causes to the church, and why it is so difficult to eradicate from within … house for protection, and they didn't leave till it was safe. Knowing that terrifying time was part of his past, I'm …
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… for new people to take on the mantle of leadership at our church (I’m excited we will have an almost entirely female … as an Elder, I asked for prayer for myself, for our church leadership, and for the leaders of every church. I’ve … for the widow, orphan and stranger. That is known as safe and hospitable to the outsider. Whatever it looks like, …
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… from nearly every corner of the earth. It’s probably safe to say that we are the most culturally diverse country … a couple may decide that they will each attend the church of their choice, or even to alternate between his church and her church. This is a very workable solution for …
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… blessing to each one present, speaking powerfully to the ‘safe space’ that God provided for us there. Praise be to Him. … in attending the conference. We feel so loved when our churches make that generous offer! The next conference is …
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… impact the internal emotions of another. So, I think it safe to conclude that being offendable is a sign of weakness … that they have been offended? Whether in politics or the church, individuals seem quick to confess that "What you said …
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… Do you want to raise awareness for mission in your church? Here are 10 ways to spread the word and get everyone … in your church involved in God's mission. 1. Pray for your church’s missionaries and ministry partners. Pray daily for … letters without permission. Keep them and their ministries safe by following these guidelines —and check with your …
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… the road as he slowly made his way across? The man made it safely to the other side, but Margaret decided that people … by disabilities. Many people with disabilities have tried church and found that they were not welcome. Many parents of children with autism were asked not to return to churches they visited. Could that have been your church? The …
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… justice. These concepts work in opposites. How do we, the church, walk in the tension of the in-between space where we … about these concepts that are so integral to the work of Safe Church Ministry. She pointed out that most of the news … people and does not ignore evil and its harmful aftermath. Churches reflect God’s love and justice when we send the same …