The Gift of Hospitality
Created on September 19th, 2013
About This Bin
Articles and resources to assist you in growing your top spiritual gifts as revealed by the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, based on the study, Serving from the Heart.
Christianity, Hospitality, and Immigrants
By Maurilio Amorim“The great majority of Christians in America will never host a meal for someone from another culture making his home in the U.S.,” said my friend across the table. I … read more
John Q. Finds Welcome Trumps All
By John Q. VisitorJust as secret shoppers help retailers know what real customers are experiencing in their stores, John (or Jane) Q. Visitor offers the real view from the pew in congregations… read more
Inconvenient Hospitality
By Martin ThielenSeveral years ago, during the Christmas season, a North Carolina church learned about the joy of service, both individually and as a congregation. This church, concerned about… read more
Hospitality: More than Coffee
By Betsy Hall12Stone® Church has already added an additional Saturday night six o'clock worship service to make room for their increase of newcomers this season. The service began in… read more
Apple Pie Can Change the World
By Ronnie McBrayerWhen my wife’s boss first moved to our small town it was more than a little culture shock. Raised on the slick, windy streets of Chicago, he had mastered the ways of the… read more
Welcome Home
By Teresa Fry BrownText
Psalm 84:1-2, 10; Revelation 21:1-3
Theme
To recognize and honor genuine hospitality and service in the church.
Sermon Outline
BEAUTIFUL HOME
Television and movie story … read more
The Art of the Coffee Hour
By Donna SchaperIncarnationalists, like me, love the way the holy occupies the ordinary. We are most excited at Christmas time when God becomes human, the holy becomes fleshy, eternity becomes… read more
A Seat at the Table
Why are so many 20- and 30-something Christians disappearing from the church? They are told how much the church wants young people, yet there is growing suspicion among young…