This summer marks a critical moment in our COVID-19 journey. As we plan for the upcoming program year, I worry that our desire for …
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Keith Anderson
Binge Reading the Gospel of Mark
Most of the time when we engage with the Bible at church, we do it episodically. We get small weekly portions from the Revised …
Advent is a pilgrimage. Wear comfortable shoes.
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces …
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Make Your Annual Meeting Something to Celebrate
January doesn't just mark the Season of Epiphany, but the Season of Annual Meetings as well. In many congregations, January …
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Breaking the Chains: A Confirmation Lesson on Forgiveness
"I really believe that when someone else does us harm, we're connected to that mistreatment like a chain. So what if …
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Webinar: Welcoming Visitors: Tips for the Holidays
Welcoming Visitors The looming holiday season is before us. How do you welcome the visitor and invite them in? Join us for a …
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Praying with Icons for Advent with Rowan Williams
"The point is simple: face to face with Jesus, there and only there, do we find who we are." - Rowan Williams What are …
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How to Plan a Men’s Retreat That’s Just the Right Amount of Churchy
One of the biggest challenges of getting guys to buy into a men's retreat is their fear (not unfounded) that it will be too …
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Experiencing Sabbath with Teens
We can easily fall into the trap of talking about Sabbath rather than experiencing it. Ironically, this can make keeping Sabbath …
Six Steps to Starting Your Own Theology Pub
Theology Pubs are one part evangelism—getting your church folks beyond the church building and interacting with their …
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go: Inspiration & Prayers for Summer Travels
"Sometimes we forget that all those wonderful stories in the Bible of healings, teachings, miracles, and deliverance take place …
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Emoji Theology With Teens
"Our students spent a full half-hour focused on interpreting and communicating the ideas we discussed in Confirmation Class …