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You don't have to buy something to have fun. Many of the people I saw were enjoying a bike or a boat that belonged to someone else.

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I failed miserably in the not scratching category, and I opted not to pour gasoline on the affected areas and strike a match.

Keywords: leprosy, middle school, poison ivy, tim bordeaux  |   0 comments

“… the fruit looks great, but we’ve lost the vine, which is Christ.” Tyler Braun, author of "Why Holiness Matters," suggests six ways Christians can fail to make a difference in a post-Christian culture. ...

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“If you’re over 30, you probably walked to school, played on the monkey bars, and learned to high-dive at the public pool. ..."

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What are you doing in your church to close the back door? What are you doing to move members from an entitlement mentality to a servant mentality?

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With this insightful and honest DVD, you and your small group can connect across generational lines, discuss the most pressing faith issues of our day ...

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He should have been glancing at what was behind him—but gazing at what was ahead of him. Instead, he spent most of his time looking backward . . .

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Northwest Community Church Highlights a year of BEing the Church!

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Jen Hatmaker discusses how to kill your missional community.

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The simple ideas our speakers shared about taking tangible action also challenged me to “Let Go!”

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I have been brought on to National Office staff to help with communications. I’m writing this to introduce myself to you (just in case we may have never met).

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"When it comes to Christianity and being the church, what do you feel is the difference between service and witness?"

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The Scriptures know nothing of a go-it-alone attitude, especially in regard to our commission. And that’s where you and I come in, as we celebrate this truth in our July event.

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“I had no idea I was so tired! I think I came back with more life than I’ve had since Glen died.”

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For me, the benefits of the research findings are personal and ministry-related. Personally, it reinforces that I need to be in prayer and in the Word.

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What priority does your church place in protecting the children in your church?

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5 traits of a great discipler. What trait would you add?

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How do you support your senior pastor when you don't agree with him or her.

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The Lord has done amazing things! We've seen over 20 students give their lives to Christ, get baptized, and/or begin our discipleship program.

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It is wonderful that God has used the Brethren Church for Kingdom impact in nine countries outside North America!

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We all have heard words like sustainability before and know that moving from being dependent to interdependent is a difficult task.

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So many pastors are looking for the Silver Bullet. They are looking for the one thing that can save the day ...

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It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like.

Keywords: community, global, missional, verge  |   0 comments

As you gather this weekend, there will be more than a few who desperately need to know and experience that new life.

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It is about embodiment of Jesus and all that he stands for. Jesus movements that change the world are at core, disciple-making systems.

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Every now and then we discover some articles and discussions that absolutely deserve to be shared. Read the excerpt from Mike Breen's blog: "Why the Missional Movement Will Fail".

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"These youth we minister to often walk in dark areas we have no concept of. They struggle with deep depressions, look for love and acceptance. Often many who attend our group are caught in the midst of divorce and deep pain. ...That is why I advocate so strenuously for the youth."

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Have you ever wondered exactly what the term "Missional Community" really means?

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World class athletes compete in the Olympic Games and other national and world venues. They are a step above even those who are physically fit.

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God's Purpose Church is reorganizing leadership in the church by placing leaders in the right place according to their giftedness.

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