Is your community one of invitation, inclusivity or radical welcome? Each model offers different messages, …
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Is your community one of invitation, inclusivity or radical welcome? Each model offers different messages, …
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Discussion among adults can be a pooling of ignorance or a highly satisfying swapping of insights. When scripture is …
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Considering Space for Christian Formation Take a look at the big picture of your facilities and your education and …

by Sharon Ely Pearson Sunday School happens. Vacation Bible School happens. The youth mission trip happens. The Christmas pageant …
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When it comes to stewardship (whether it be of time, talent, or treasure) every generation approaches giving …

"Heavens no, my dear! ... Children learn by example you know." I was pleased to discover the following gem …
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They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42) Plan a …
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Radical welcome is first and foremost a spiritual practice. It combines the Christian ministry of welcome and …

This May marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. Credited with democratizing …
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In our excessively active world, a world that assaults us daily with e-mail, faxes, junk mail, bills, memos, phone calls …
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