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7 Reasons People Disappear from Church
By Ron EdmondsonOne frustration I have had in ministry is watching people come to church, get excited for a time, then disappear. You spend energy and heart on people, grow to love them and get… read more

4 Keys to Practicing Your Faith
By Shane RaynorThe word practice means several things. In the religious sense, it means to follow or observe habitually or customarily. In the military or athletic sense it means to train or… read more

Preaching about Divorce on World Communion Sunday
By Sarah McGiverinOctober 7 is World Communion Sunday – a day for celebrating the worldwide church – for celebrating all that we hold in common with Christians everywhere. It is a day… read more

Fostering Conversation Between Adults and Youth
By Josh TinleyMany Christian traditions practice the rite of confirmation, in which Christians—and usually young Christians—confirm the vows that they took or that were taken on… read more