In recent weeks there has been a plethora of articles, editorials, research statistics, and commentary about …
Digging Deeper: The Feast of the Transfiguration
The Feast of the Transfiguration is August 6th. First celebrated in the East in the late fourth century, it was not …
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“We Will No Longer Be a Welcoming Church”
Building Faith note: This article has been making the rounds in a variety of circles. Continue reading the links from Neighboring …
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Ministering to Generation X
John R. Mabry is the author of Faithful Generations: Effective Ministry across Generational Lines (2013: Morehouse Publishing), …
Come Back, Easter Crowd!
Maurilio Amorim is CEO of The A Group, a media, technology and branding firm in Brentwood, Tenn. He consults with some of the …
Impressed: How to Express your Church’s Values
"It takes courage, I think, for a community to come to a publishable consensus for the above three headings... Would your church …
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Hospitality: A Few Good Words
"Remember, the word ‘evangelism’ comes from the Greek word euangelion and means good news!" Good Words Our modern word …
How to Reach Young Adults
The following is taken from an article by Anthony B. Robinson about Generation Next, posted on Duke Divinity School's Faith & …
Keys to Attracting Young Adults in Church
"Young adults in particular want to know that the congregation is about more than itself, and they want to know how they can get …
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Peace Out: Rethinking ‘Passing the Peace’ in Church
"The Peace is not merely a foretaste of the coffee hour that is to come or a holy 'Hey, how’re you doing?' Rather it’s a tangible …
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