At June 2011 article on the Christian Post states that 80% of congregants are inactive. This of course means …
Book Review: Welcome to the Christian Faith
Who is God? Why are we here? Is the world just a random collision of atoms, or …
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Making Connections: A Four Part Newcomers Class
The return of the regular September-June program year brings with it new opportunities for formation and relationships. As …
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Host Breakfast Before Worship: Why and How
Breakfast Before Church Looking for a way to reach the community? Trying to encourage families to spend quality time …
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So you want to start a Young Adult Ministry?
The following article comes from The Office for Young Adult & Campus Ministries at the Episcopal Church Center More …
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Inviting, Inclusion, and Radical Welcome
Is your community one of invitation, inclusivity or radical welcome? Each model offers different messages, …
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Radical Welcome and The Other
Radical welcome is first and foremost a spiritual practice. It combines the Christian ministry of welcome and …
A Fresh Start to Welcoming Young Adults
"Please, give us time to join the congregation. It has taken us quite a while to back away from the church and it will take …
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5 Marks of an Emergent Church
I am often asked, "What are the marks of an emergent church?" To me, they have these characteristics: 1. Rooted in …
Ancient Future Now: The Roots of the Emergent Church
"Mainline church folks and evangelicals find a common language to sing, pray and become disciples in love with Jesus and his …
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