by Amanda Box In a recent Bible class, the discussion included reflection on how to handle situations in which we disagree with behaviors that don’t align with Christian values. It’s quite the dilemma, and I appreciate the struggle. We want to show Jesus to others in an authentic and effective way, but we haven’t […]
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by George Welty Kevin was a bodybuilder who also worked for a moving company. As a trainer, he taught new hires how to use proper lifting techniques—a great way to make money and put his weightlifting knowledge to work. The first time Kevin ever walked into a church, it was for a job fair […]
Authors : George Welty
Tags : Hybrid Work, Outreach
by Jason Locke Several years ago, a prominent Christian man attended a gathering of church leaders from a particular denomination. On this occasion, the church leaders came together to discuss enormous needs in their major metropolis. They were aware of growing food insecurity, unmet mental health needs, and so forth. Their prominent Christian guest […]
Authors : Jason Locke
by Kathrine Pimentel Whatever you do, don’t say the word “evangelism.” That’s what a small group of Christian high schoolers told me while discussing the topic of sharing the Gospel. In a world where everything has become offensive, you can add the word “evangelism” to the list. In the moment, it would have been […]
Authors : Kathrine Pimentel
by Delores Orcutt, MSN-PHN, RN, FCN Conducting a needs assessment may be an unusual topic to read about in a church publication. It is typically reserved for secular organizations like business or public health. However, a church community is an ideal place for this effort. This article will explain the what, why, and how […]
Authors : Delores Orcutt
by George and Dana Welty In twenty-five years of working with youth groups, we often told teens at the end of a mission trip, “We do mission trips to teach you that you don’t need a mission trip to do these kinds of things.” With those trips, we intentionally created space for spiritual gifts […]
Authors : Dana Welty, George Welty
Tags : Outreach, Servant Leadership
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