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Article Considering the Context of Worship
- By Jacob Armstrong
- Posted on March 13th, 2013
When I was appointed to pastor a new church start, I began to dream of what “my” new church would look like. By the time I hit the ground as pastor of a church with no …
Article Inked: Showcasing God's Work
- By Kim Goad and Janet Bostwick Kusiak
- Posted on March 11th, 2013
Tattoos were first introduced to the United States when German-born Martin Hildebrandt tattooed both Union and Confederate soldiers in their camps. Tattooing reached its…
Article Get Their Name
- By Bob Farr
- Posted on March 11th, 2013
After consulting with more than four hundred churches throughout the country, we have observed that the primary focus for most evangelism effort is on recovering inactive members. …
Article Faith Formation in a Digital Age
- By Julie Anne Lytle
- Posted on March 1st, 2013
The beginning of the twenty-first century marked a technological move to web 2.0 in 2004 and a corresponding social turn toward improved applications of relationship-cultivating…
Article Easter Sunrise: Outdoor Worship
- By J. Wayne Pratt
- Posted on February 11th, 2013
As individuals, we often find peace, comfort, and a close connection to God in a garden. Gardens often provide a space for worship in a neutral setting outside the church for…
Article When Grace Happens
- By Max Lucado
- Posted on December 17th, 2012
>> More verb than noun, more present tense than past tense, grace didn’t just happen; it happens. Ten-year-olds take Christmas gifts very seriously. At least we did…