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Community Christmas: Celebrating in 2020
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, there are still ways churches and ministries can connect with their community and share the hope of the gospel.
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November 17, 2020
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What a ‘Church’ of 15,000 YouTubers Can Teach Us about God’s Mission
How do I build relationships with non-Christians during a global lockdown? Maybe YouTube has something to teach us.
November 17, 2020
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What's God up To in Your Neighbourhood?
God’s mission isn’t just across an ocean—it’s right outside your door. Here's a look at an opportunity to explore what it looks like to be a witness for Christ in your neighbourhood.
November 16, 2020
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Maybe It's Ok if Advent Looks Different This Year
Even if your Advent and Christmas celebrations look different this year, one thing is for sure: God is in control and he wants us to grow through the waiting.
November 13, 2020
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How Are You Seeing Jesus This Advent?
We are almost to Advent—the coming of Jesus anew this year. This in a world of pandemic, inequity, and other challenges. Too many to mention. But let's not miss out on the ways God is working is this year.
November 8, 2020
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Practical Advent Ideas to Shine the Light of Christ
Many people in our churches and communities understand the darkness, especially this year. What are some practical ways churches can shine the Light of Christ with our neighbors this year?
September 14, 2020
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The Pivoting Church
The pivoting church is a beautiful thing that will bring with it hope and new opportunities.
September 8, 2020
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'You Will Be My Witnesses' FREE Mission Emphasis Devotional
What does it mean to be a witness for Christ? We'll explore that question in a week-long devotional that's free for you, your family, your small group, your church, and anyone else interested in joining God on mission.
August 31, 2020
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Walk This Way
Loving, helping, and healing people take time. And that is what walking gives you.
July 21, 2020
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Where You Live Matters
As individuals and church communities, we can make the choice to isolate behind the walls of a building, or pay attention to our place in the neighborhood.
July 16, 2020
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What's on Your Doorstep?
Before you only plan for what will happen on the inside of your buildings, can I encourage you to continue looking for what is outside your door and how you might become engaged.
July 14, 2020
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Metrics in My Neighbourhood
Our neighbourhood loving started with being present—and then some gardening, and then some coffee, and it rolled on from there. No magic, just intentionality with what we did have.
June 26, 2020
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2 Learning Opportunities to Help Your Church Connect With Your Community
Do you want your church to connect with your neighborhood and reach new people? Here are two learning opportunities to help you do this in our current context.
May 8, 2020
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Missional Opportunities Along the Trail of COVID-19
Here are a few missional practices for churches as we plan to phase-in regathering for worship.
April 28, 2020
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The Gospel According to Frontline Healthcare Workers
I interviewed an Alberta emergency room physician, an emergency room nurse, a unit nurse, and a primary-care paramedic. Here's what I found.
March 31, 2020
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Community Engagement During Holy Week and Covid19
How can we love, serve, and share the good news of Holy Week when we are stuck inside our homes? Here are a few ideas for these unexpected times.
March 17, 2020
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Missional Practices: Coronavirus Edition
In the disruption of COVID-19, we have an opportunity to take advantage of the break in people’s busy schedules and love our neighbors in new ways.
November 7, 2019
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Connecting With Our Neighbors This Christmas Season
A study shows that 57% of Americans said they would likely attend church at Christmas if someone invited them. But how do we reach the people who said they wouldn't?
November 5, 2019
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The Struggle of “Reaching Out” to Your Community
Is your church struggling with what it means to share the gospel in your local community? Take heart. There's no silver bullet in mission, but here's some encouragement and advice.
October 9, 2019
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Volunteer Opportunity: International Relief Managers
World Renew is seeking trained, highly experienced volunteers (management professionals) to serve as International Relief Managers with our International Disaster Response team.