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multisite church model
Church & Ministry

Seven Key Question for Jon Ferguson

Jon Ferguson explains why Community Christian Church pursued multisite ministry, how campuses share the BIG IDEA, and what churches should consider before launching additional locations.

Darrel Rowland · August 30, 2009
baptism validity
Theology & Bible

Baptizing Grace

Bill Hallsted explains why baptism is rooted in God’s grace, not flawless wording or a legalistic formula, while still calling Christians to teach the biblical meaning of baptism…

Bill Hallsted · August 23, 2009
God’s grace
Theology & Bible

My Grace Journey

Brian Giese reflects on discovering the joy of grace, warning against both legalism and taking grace for granted while calling the church to teach God’s grace clearly.

Brian Giese · August 23, 2009
church outreach to neighbors
Church & Ministry

They’re Putting Holes in Our Walls!

Capital Area Christian Church turned its 53-acre campus into a place of welcome, service, and community outreach—showing how costly compassion can help neighbors experience God’s care.

TJ George · August 23, 2009
following Jesus well
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

To the Best of My Ability

Glen Elliott contrasts religious performance with grace-filled discipleship, showing how guidance, freedom, and relationship help people follow Jesus well without turning faith into another grading chart.

Glen Elliott · August 23, 2009
why long-term ministry matters
Church Leadership

A Perspective on a Long Ministry

Randy Gariss reflects on 27 years at College Heights Christian Church and explains why long-term ministry can strengthen leaders, deepen shepherding, and shape spiritual wholeness.

Randy Gariss · August 16, 2009
food packing ministry
Mission & Evangelism

The Perfect Recipe

Churches across the United States partnered with Lifeline Christian Mission and Kids Against Hunger to pack meals for hungry children in Haiti, involving volunteers of all ages in…

Ben Simms · August 16, 2009
Restoration Movement ideals
Restoration Movement History

Ideally

David Faust reflects on Restoration Movement ideals and calls churches to pursue New Testament faith and practice through deeper prayer, every-member ministry, and racial reconciliation.

David Faust · August 16, 2009
Reachout
Church & Ministry

Loving Our Neighbors, Building Relationships in Kansas City, Missouri

Restore Community Church’s “Reachout” strategy mobilized people for neighborhood service, community partnerships, and global mission, helping the Kansas City church live out the gospel through relationships.

Patrick O Connell · August 9, 2009
church planting through service
Church & Ministry

Serving, Reaching, and Transforming in Cleveland, Ohio

Scott Pugh · August 9, 2009
Internet ministry
Culture & Public Square

A Revolution Is Coming Your Way

Jim Musser explores how the Internet, social networking, texting, blogs, and VoIP tools are reshaping campus ministry and opening new opportunities for churches to communicate and share the…

Jim Musser · August 9, 2009
pastoral care
Church Leadership

Whatever Happened to Pastoral Care?

David A. Fiensy reflects on the difficult work of pastoral care, warning that neglecting the suffering harms the church’s witness, weakens preaching, and obscures the God of the…

David A. Fiensy · August 9, 2009
building bridges with Catholics
Church & Ministry

Barrier or Bridge to the Catholic Community?

Greg Nettle shares how a sermon series and friendship with a Catholic priest helped replace relational barriers with bridges for gospel-centered outreach.

Greg Nettle · August 2, 2009
former Catholics
Church & Ministry

Catholicism . . . It’s a Family Thing

Toney Salva offers practical guidance for churches welcoming former Catholics, emphasizing patience, humility, biblical teaching, children’s ministry, and a focus on Jesus rather than Catholic bashing.

Toney Salva · August 2, 2009
ex-Catholics in Christian churches
Church & Ministry

Walking with My Expatriate Catholic Friends

Don M. Hamilton offers practical guidance for churches welcoming ex-Catholics, emphasizing patient listening, clear Bible teaching, worship explanation, family sensitivity, and grace-filled discipleship.

Don M. Hamilton · August 2, 2009
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