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Before You Say Anything Else About Giving, Say This
What would happen if, instead of talking about how giving changes others, you framed it in terms of how it changes them personally?
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January 20, 2020
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Dear Children's Ministry Workers
This open letter to children’s ministry workers is a reminder that even the smallest tasks can make a difference in eternity.
January 16, 2020
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Coaching Corner: Turning Committee Work Into New Church Patterns
Here's how one church insured that new faith formation initiatives would live on past their committee work.
January 15, 2020
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Retelling Childhood Stories
Perhaps the most insightful moment came when one pastor asked: What is your earliest childhood memory?
January 14, 2020
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Top 10 Network Resources of 2019
Curious which Network resources received the most views in 2019? Here are the top 10 (ranked by page views).
January 13, 2020
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Living With Blindness
The world around me presupposes sight, and that is the greatest frustration. If you cannot see, the world does not see you.
January 11, 2020
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“Unknown god altars,” “innocent natives,” and “anonymous Christians.”
In this article, I will examine how a few contemporary mission thinkers have appealed to the altar to the unknown God in Acts 17:23. We will attempt to answer the question “Does the apostle Paul actually affirm the religiosity of the Athenians via the altar, and by extension, can we affirm the religiosity of adherents of other religions or of the validity of aboriginal/indigenous religion?”
January 8, 2020
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Exilic Faith in a Babylonian World (Part 2)
The book "Faith for Exiles" has been an interesting read. In what ways are you experiencing exilic faith in this digital Babylon world?
January 7, 2020
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DWELL Story Reflections: Simeon and Anna
When Advent, the twelve days of Christmas, and Epiphany have all passed, but I’m not yet ready to let go of the season, I turn to the story of Simeon and Anna.
January 7, 2020
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“Sticky Web”: How an Intergenerational Small Group Changed Our Family’s Life Forever
Intergenerational small groups are rare. But the benefits for adults, kids, and teens are incalculable. Here's one group's story.
January 6, 2020
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Top 10 Network Blogs of 2019
Curious which blogs received the most views in the past year? Here are the top 10 (ranked by page views).
January 6, 2020
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It's How They Lived
When the daughters of Hal and Jane Rodenhouse began to lend a hand with their parents’ finances, they were astounded by what they discovered.
January 6, 2020
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: "The Second Mountain" Book Review
If you are looking for a book around which to gather local clergy to have good conversation on transitions, The Second Mountain is an approachable and compelling read.
January 6, 2020
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One Generation From Extinction?
In just one generation, the faith of our fathers and mothers can be lost. Who holds this fast?
January 2, 2020
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Instagram and the Visual Web
Churches, here's why you should commit to taking more pictures, and using those pictures to visually share your story.
December 31, 2019
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2019 Year in Review - Areopagus Campus Ministry Blog
A look back at the most popular posts from 2019, as well as some book reviews for your 2020 reading list.
December 29, 2019
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A Post-Christmas Reflection
As we celebrate and care for our wonderfully created bodies, we must acknowledge a tendency to place evil there, in our flesh, in our bodies.
December 24, 2019
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3 Things I Learned Working With People From a Variety of Cultures and Faiths
Many times there are barriers to starting a conversation with someone from another culture. Here are three tips to guide you.
December 24, 2019
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Would I?
What if I had walked where Jesus walked when he lived on the earth? Would I have understood the truth he was teaching without the written Word in my hands?
December 24, 2019
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The McDonald's Method
Here are a few simple tips for how to create and execute your church’s new look.
December 23, 2019
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Christmas and the Real Night of Power (Lessness)
In Islam, there is a special night called the Night of Power/Destiny (or in Arabic, laylat al-Qadr). Here I compare and contrast that night with Christmas Eve.
December 23, 2019
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Learning to Walk Boldly With God
Am I using this short time here to glorify God, or am I squandering my time in fear and distractions?
December 19, 2019
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Sparks Fly at Maritime Gathering
The annual day of encouragement and learning for deacons and church leaders, held bi-annually in the Maritimes, has gotten a makeover!
December 17, 2019
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“Eternal Comfort and Good Hope”
"Oh, tidings of comfort and joy” goes the old Christmas carol. I might not have chosen "comfort" as joy's companion. But I was wrong.
December 17, 2019
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"Praygrounds" and Intergenerational Worship
Read how congregations are wrestling with how best to engage people of all ages and all learning styles in their worship services.