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Growing congregations today are exploring new horizons in mission and service, to better connect with neighbors and to grow in faith and discipleship. The Lewis Center’s Serve Your Neighbor resources help you reach and serve others in the name of Christ.

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February 18, 2015 0

Expanding a School Partnership through Community Dinners

For the past 20 years, First United Methodist Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been in a partnership with the Eugene Field Elementary School. About ten…

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February 11, 2015 0

Best Practices for Short-Term Mission Trips

There is no single “right” way to do a mission trip. What works depends very much on the goals of the congregations and participants, the…

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October 15, 2014 0

Your Community is Your Congregation

One of the greatest challenges to the church in the twenty-first century is its lack of connection to its community. Far too many churches today…

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October 8, 2014 0

Eight Reasons I was Wrong About Short Term Mission Trips

I used to think short term mission trips were a complete waste of resources and a distraction from our church’s core mission. They basically amounted…

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July 30, 2014 0

Effective Church-School Partnerships

Effective church-school partnerships take a true commitment and willingness to build long-term, sacrificial relationships. Learning from the many congregations that have begun partnerships with low-income…

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July 30, 2014 0

Educating All God’s Children

Any church leader looking to be convinced that the state of public education in America is a Christian concern need look no further than Nicole…

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June 11, 2014 0

Leadership Lessons from The Salvation Army

For most of us, The Salvation Army has been an icon of service throughout our lives. The inner workings of the Army are unknown to…

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May 21, 2014 0

Engaging your Mission Field

Perhaps there was a time when inspiring worship and great music brought people to church. Today, however, in an increasing number of places, the quality…

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