At a very young age, I began to associate the word “stewardship” with money and pledging. As I matured in the …
Book Review: Tweet If You (Heart) Jesus
Recently I had a lively conversation with Gary Soulsman of The News Journal, our local paper, about how the digital …
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Generations & Stewardship
When it comes to stewardship (whether it be of time, talent, or treasure) every generation approaches giving …
Refirement vs. Retirement
by Sharon Ely Pearson Okay, I'll admit it. I'm a baby boomer. This year the first of my generational co-horts are turning …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 3
This is the final part of a series from John Roberto about the Faith Formation 2020 project. Read Part 1 and Part 2 in …
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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 …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 2
In Part 1 of “Envisioning the Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation” I introduced the four scenarios developing …
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The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 1
Imagine faith formation today in a church community. A variety of high-quality faith formation programs for …
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Going for Growth: Church of England Statement on Welcoming Children
"If the Church is to take seriously the larger context of its universal mission, it needs to note the cultural shifts and current …
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Book Review: Ancient Faith, Future Mission
The juxtaposition of these two would-be opposites, popularized by Robert Webber in his numerous writings on …
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