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A few years ago, I ran into Tony Campolo, prominent leader in missional evangelism. He had been at the Clinton Global Initiatives meeting. We sat…
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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
Three years ago, our church set an ambitious goal — to become a “tithing congregation” that gives ten percent of our church’s budget to outreach,…
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