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Small Groups Get Creative
Global Coffee Break small groups have found creative ways to meet during difficult times.
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October 5, 2020
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Praying for Hope
Have you noticed that Paul’s prayers don’t contain long lists of physical concerns? His prayer is simply that we might know God better.
June 24, 2020
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We Shall Overcome
This past February, in honor of Black History month, 65 African American women, 2 white women, and 1 Hispanic woman joined hands and sang "We Shall Overcome."
June 22, 2020
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Coffee Break Gatherings on Zoom
When Coffee Break groups were interrupted by COVID this spring, many made the transition to online. Have you heard some of the stories?
June 16, 2020
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The Already and Not Yet
In this season of turmoil, as we feel a tension that makes us cry for our Lord’s return, may we also be reminded that he wanted us to be in this world.
May 12, 2020
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An Unexpected Blessing Because of COVID-19
Even though it's hard not being able to meet in person, a Bible study group in New Jersey has found that meeting virtually can also be a blessing.
May 6, 2020
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Coffee Break Is Now 'Global Coffee Break'
Coffee Break changes its name to Global Coffee Break and adapts a new logo.
April 8, 2020
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Free Coffee Break Bible Study Materials
Free Bible study materials from Coffee Break to help your small groups.
March 25, 2020
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Coffee Break: Being Together While Apart
Here are some resources to help you stay connected with your Coffee Break group during this crisis.
February 19, 2020
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New Content Coordinator for Coffee Break, Timothy, and Educational Care
Gillian Ferwarda recently joined the Raise Up team as the Content Coordinator. She is a gifted writer and lover of language. Welcome Gillian!
February 19, 2020
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Juan Sierra Joins Coffee Break Team
We welcome Juan Sierra as the new Coffee Break (CB) and Discover Your Bible (DYB) Program Manager. Hear some of his story and say hello!
December 11, 2019
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Coffee Break Grandpas
Don DeWaard, newly elected mayor of Pella, started as a helper and now leads the story time for the three-year-olds.
December 11, 2019
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Planting Churches With "Discover Acts"
Find out how church planters are using Discover Acts with their core teams as they begin the process of planting a new church.
December 11, 2019
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Immanuel, God With Us!
What are you struggling with today? Bring it to Jesus, our Immanuel.
December 10, 2019
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Coming Soon! Discover Your Bible Learning Space
Have you heard about our new Discover Your Bible Learning Space? We are excited to bring training tools to you (no travel needed) in the new year!
December 9, 2019
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Outreach Through Friendship
Read the story of someone who met Jesus in a personal way through the ministry of Coffee Break, and now has grown into a leader who serves in ministry in the local church.
December 9, 2019
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Coffee Break and a New Generation
Do you struggle to engage younger women in your Coffee Break or Women's Ministry group? Here are some things we've learned that might be helpful to you!
November 13, 2019
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Dwelling in the Text
When leading a Bible study, asking good questions is the starting point to help participants reflect on and engage with the text.
July 28, 2019
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Introducing Tamara - New Coffee Break/DYB Program Manager
Join us in welcoming Tamara Gurley as the new Coffee Break Program Manager! Hear from Tamara as she shares what drew her to this position, and more.
July 28, 2019
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A Story Hour Kid Becomes Coffee Break Staff
Gillian Ferwerda introduced herself a “Story Hour kid.” Today she serves Raise Up Global Ministries and Coffee Break as an administrative assistant. We are so thankful to have her!
July 25, 2019
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New Discover Your Bible (DYB) Logo
One of the strengths of Coffee Break is the Discover Your Bible materials that we use and we are excited to share a new logo to highlight DYB!
July 25, 2019
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Colorful New Look for 'Discover Your Bible' Studies
The Discover Your Bible studies have a new cover design, inspired by Indonesian study guides: batik and colorful. We dream they will inspire you to pray for the network of groups around the world!
July 25, 2019
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New Coffee Break "Discover Your Bible" Website in Spanish, Korean, and English
Coffee Break is excited to launch a new Discover Your Bible (DYB) website in Spanish, Korean and English! Explore and order from the site beginning July 30.
July 12, 2019
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West Michigan Coffee Break and Bible Discovery Leadership Training
This newly designed interactive workshop will give Bible study leaders hands-on training in essential small group facilitation skills.
May 1, 2019
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The Summer Pause: A Time to Pray and Plan
Summer can be an excellent time to pray and plan for the next ministry season. Hear stories from churches who are intentional about planning and praying during this time.