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7 Tips For Comforting Others

Steven V. Malec, BBA, NCBF, is a national speaker and Director of Bereavement Ministry for the Catholic Cemeteries Association in …

The following outline is from article that was written by Scott Thumma, a sociologist of religion and researcher for Hartford …

Here are eighteen ways that churches have said to their group leaders, “Thanks! You’re doing a great job, and someone is …

Encouraging Small Groups A vibrant congregation in metropolitan Washington D.C. grew frustrated with their paltry number …

The return of the regular September-June program year brings with it new opportunities for formation and relationships. As …

Breakfast Before Church Looking for a way to reach the community? Trying to encourage families to spend quality time …

by Stephanie Spellers Radically welcoming communities aren't perfect, and may never truly "arrive," but they are becoming . . …

Is your community one of invitation, inclusivity or radical welcome? Each model offers different messages, …

Radical welcome is first and foremost a spiritual practice. It combines the Christian ministry of welcome and …

"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 …

"You will discover areas needing improvement or clarification, better ways of dividing ministry tasks, and whether or not you need …

I am often asked, "What are the marks of an emergent church?" To me, they have these characteristics: 1. Rooted in …