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Pry the Baton Out of Their (C)old, Dead Hands- An Opinion on Age Trends in the SBC
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” -1 Timothy 4.12 I am a Southern Baptist. I am also a young ad… more →
BEING THE BEST CHURCH FOR THE COMMUNITY
BEING ON MISSION WITH JESUS - Part 1
wrote 1 year ago: You have often heard me speak of the church and Jesus’ disciples (which are really one and the same) … more →
SIX REASONS YOUNG CHRISTIANS LEAVE THE CHURCH
wrote 1 year ago: We are in a season of incredible fruitfulness in reaching young people for Jesus and discipling them … more →
SAFE PLACES REQUIRE TRANSPARENCY
wrote 2 years ago: One of the blogs I read is called SOUL CITY BLOG. It is a congregation that takes seriously the idea … more →
GETTING TO KNOW MILLENIALS
wrote 2 years ago: MANAGING MILLENIALS FOR SUCCESS BY Marty Zwilling What positives do millennials (Gen Y) bring to you … more →
WHY ARE YOU A PART OF THE CHURCH OF GOD OF LANDISVILLE?
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wrote 3 years ago: This is the first in a series of posts that we are calling Essential Church. As we start this series … more →
Just Purchased
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wrote 3 years ago: I’ve been attending the Northwest Ministry Conference the past few days and have made some boo … more →
What is the Church? Part 3
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wrote 3 years ago: Click here to view the “What is the Church?” series. Ministries of the Church: How many … more →
What is the Church? Part 2
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wrote 3 years ago: Click here to view the “What is the Church?” series. 8 Essential Attributes of the Churc … more →
So, why are Millennials leaving the Church?
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wrote 3 years ago: Millennials, those 18 to 29 years old, are less likely to attend church than those in previous gener … more →
Deadly Sins of a Dying Church
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wrote 3 years ago: Stephen Gray at Church Central posted his review of essential church? by Thom and Sam Rainer by taki … more →
Moving from Reactive to Proactive
wrote 3 years ago: Several months ago, as part of a pastor’s accoutability group, I read Thom Rainer’s book … more →
Upcoming Book Reviews
wrote 3 years ago: Those of you who have been following my blog know that I have been working through Essential Church? … more →
How do you know when your church is struggling?
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wrote 3 years ago: Sam Rainer, co-author of Essential Church?, has written an article for Outreach. In the article, Ra … more →
"Essential Church?" and Children's Ministry
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wrote 3 years ago: By Wanda Parker For a sample curriculum to assist you in discipling children in your church, - clic … more →
Interesting Stats about Church Dropouts
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wrote 3 years ago: This is my second post concerning the book Essential Church? by Thom and Sam Rainer. You can f … more →
Why should anyone go to your church?
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wrote 3 years ago: I have just started to read a new book by Thom and Sam Rainer. The title of the book is Essential C … more →
I hate false advertisement
wrote 4 years ago: Today has the potential to be “one of those days.” I’m 37 years old and have had a hysterectomy, so … more →
Essential Church?: Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts
wrote 4 years ago: Just finished Thom & Sam Rainer’s book Essential Church? Fascinating study. It is based on … more →
Book Review: Essential Church
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wrote 4 years ago: I just finished reading Essential Church by Thom Rainer and Sam Rainer. In this book Thom and Sam c … more →
