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Replanting a Church: Children and Teens, Part 2
We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. In the last article, we considered how to re-set the … Continue reading
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Tagged All, children's ministry, church planting, Scott Thomas, teen ministry, Youth ministry
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“Remember the Rose Bowl we’ll win then ….”
The caption is from the Alabama fight song, and it’s a reference to back when the Rose Bowl routinely crowned the national champion. Finally, it all comes together. (So glad Florida — like Texas — wears a witch-cursed fall color.) … Continue reading
Replanting a Church: Children and Teens, Part 1
We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. e. Envision an effective youth and children’s ministry Will they … Continue reading
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Tagged All, children's ministry, church planting, Scott Thomas, Youth ministry
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It’s Friday! Lutheran Airlines Is Now Open for Business; Churches of Christ to Follow the Pattern
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Replanting a Church: Dan Kimball Changes Positions on Church Buildings
Dan Kimball, author of many books and a lead thinker in the emerging church movement, has long been opposed to churches owning buildings. He’s changed his opinion — If you had asked me eight years ago what I thought about … Continue reading
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Tagged All, church buildings, church planting, Dan Kimball, emerging church
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Replanting a Church: Community, Part 2
We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. The Spirit How do we get people to be all-in … Continue reading
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Ministry Ideas: Floresta, Part 4 (The Prosperity Gospel)
It’s become quite the fashion to dismiss the so-called “prosperity gospel.” And I agree, if by “prosperity gospel” we mean the notion that by virtue of being a Christian God will reign wealth down on us. I don’t believe that. … Continue reading
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Tagged All, Floresta, Jesus Creed, ministry ideas, Peter Berger, prosperity gospel, Scot Mcknight
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Replanting a Church: A Comment Regarding Worship for the Readers to Respond to
I get emails — I read your 11/24 commentary about M.Smith concert. Not as concerned about ‘bodily movement’ and clapping as about what is actually going on. So, you believe these people are teaching one another and growing spiritually? If … Continue reading
Ministry Ideas: Floresta, Part 3 (Salvation)
John Mark Hicks is in the process of posting an excellent series of articles called a “Comprehensive” Perspective on Salvation — Introduction Quadrant 1 Quadrant 2 Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4 The importance of these posts is that they demonstrate that … Continue reading
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Tagged All, Floresta, John Mark Hicks, ministry ideas, salvation
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How to Argue Like a Christian: Nomenclature
I get emails. This one is from Roger Cook — First, some introductions. Jay, Mike Campbell is an elder at North Pointe Church of Christ (http://www.northpointecofc.org/) and has used your writings in some classes. I know I’ll probably get an … Continue reading
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