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Voluntary and Temporary Community
Take a look at North American Christian community through the eyes of Latin theologian, Goizueta. And, let's consider how our culture impacts the church.
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February 3, 2015
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Ask Me About It!
Jesus used questions to engage people in God's story. This article, from the new Coffee Break newsletter, provides helpful ideas for all types of small group leaders who lead Bible discovery conversations.
February 1, 2015
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Profile of a Coffee Break in Fremont, Michigan
To help attendees and leaders walk in the sandals of the people in the Bible stories, Director and Small Group Leader Julie Baker uses maps, photographs, and her experiences...
December 8, 2014
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Bible Overview Curriculum
More and more adults know less and less about the Bible. What curriculums or strategies have worked well for you in teaching adults an overview of the Bible?
November 1, 2014
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Profile of a Coffee Break in Olympia, Washington
Women who attend Coffee Break at Olympia CRC can "expect to meet new friends, share a cup of coffee, laugh, cry and discover new insights from the Bible" in a casual setting where "no one will call on you..."
September 30, 2014
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Welcome and Welcome Back!
Have you ever watched a makeover on TV where the beauty expert pulls someone from the audience and gives them a refreshing update? Well, Coffee Break is turning 44 and we think it’s time to push the refresh button!
September 8, 2014
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Big News!
Plans are underway for a “refresh” that will energize Bible discovery, invigorate small group leaders, and enliven the evangelistic mission of sharing God’s Word with our friends!
September 1, 2014
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Profile of a Coffee Break in Worcester County, Mass
Each week 65-90 women gather together for Bible study in a church that’s located close to the largest transitional shelter in the state of Massachusetts.
August 5, 2014
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Relational Evangelism Tools
“I will be visiting a close relative in the next couple of weeks. My relative is not a Christian. I would love to give them a pamphlet or small book which explains the gospel. What would you suggest?”
July 21, 2014
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Creating Small Groups for Bible Engagement
Bible engagement is critical for spiritual growth. What kind of small group environment encourages Bible engagement? What kind of leader can help cultivate such a group?
May 13, 2014
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Meaningful Change in Small Groups
Small Groups carry a lot of weight in churches. We expect that if people participate in groups they will grow and change. What change are we working toward and how do we know if it happened?
April 1, 2014
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Leading Kingdom Movements: The “Everyman” Notebook on How to Change the World
This is part four of a five part book report series on Mike Breen and the 3DM team’s books on missional communities. The reports have been prepared by leaders who are on the journey of developing a discipleship ministry in their churches.
March 18, 2014
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Multiplying Missional Leaders
In Multiplying Missional Leaders, Mike Breen offers both a vision for missional leadership, and practical tools for identifying and equipping missional leaders.
March 10, 2014
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Leading Missional Communities
In part two of this five part book report series, Paul Worster, shares his heart, his experience and four highlights from the book, Leading Missional Communities: Rediscovering the Power of Living on Mission Together.
March 4, 2014
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Building a Discipling Culture
There is a lot of interest in Missional Communities. Many churches in the CRC and around the world are experimenting with missional communities for mission and discipleship.
February 12, 2014
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Hook, Book, Look, Took: an Intergenerational Story Group Experiment
First CRC in Denver is trying something new with their Sunday School. Read about their intergenerational Sunday School experiment and what they have learned from it!
January 4, 2014
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New Life to Growing Believers: A Unique Church’s Story
Drew Angus and Paul Ingeneri join the conversation by sharing tools for growing adult new believers.
December 17, 2013
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Small Group Opportunity for Bible Scholars – Really!
Western Seminary is offering a course on Commonly Misunderstood Verses of the Bible for small groups. The 12 week format, starting January 7, is very flexible. Your group can register for only $50.00. What a cool opporunity for those groups that like to go deep! Learn more here...
November 19, 2013
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Missional Communities After a Year
One year ago, Ferrysburg Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan launched a missional community in a neighboring apartment complex. Pastor Nate Visker shares some reflections on what they expected, current reality and what they have learned...
November 5, 2013
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In the Trenches With Sue Prins
Here's an interview with Sue Prins, the Discipleship Coordinator of Providence CRC in Holland. She answers: "What is your congregation's picture of a disciple of Jesus? What is the current design or shape of your church’s discipleship ministry? and more...
October 22, 2013
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What do Los Angeles, El Paso, Rehoboth and Byron Center Have in Common?
“Why do Christian need to pray? Because prayer is the most important part of the thankfulness God requires of us. And also because God gives his grace and Holy Spirit only to those who pray continually and groan inwardly, asking God for these gifts and thanking him for them.” (Heidelberg Catechism #116).
September 24, 2013
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John's Spiritual Gifts Adventure
A couple of weeks ago, my friend John Rozeboom emailed a question: “Sam, can you recommend or point me to a member spiritual gift inventory that can be self-administered, is simple and straightforward.”
September 9, 2013
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Harvest Time!
The Michigan summer has been great for apples. My favorite farmers market is brimming with baskets of fresh, crispy apples – Honey crisp, Zester, Macintosh – and zucchini, peppers, melons, corn, peaches. Is your mouth watering? Harvest time is so exciting.
September 3, 2013
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Developing Leaders for the Future
I am so glad that our loving Father is the one who prunes because we can trust his motives and methods. As we consider leading a group or ministry, what can we learn about the pruning process?
July 23, 2013
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The Parable of the Neglectful Gardener
The parable is about my gardening experience this year. The lonely tomato is on the counter in my kitchen. The parable also speaks about the current situation in many church small group discipleship ministries.