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May 14th, 2012

By: LauraMarie

Topic: Everyday Christianity

To be fair, I’m not a huge fan of this task at the best of times. But it always needs to be done. I try to be intentional about what I purchase, and where. I’m one of those folks that you see in the aisles, reading every label. I’m one of those folks who prefers to shop in the smaller, local store, rather than just stock up when I’m in the city.

April 25th, 2012

By: Fiona Brownlee

Topic: Children’s Ministry

The need to keep children and their families engaged in the worshipping life of the Christian community no matter what time of the year is paramount for healthy Christian communities. The question then arises how to make that happen?

April 24th, 2012

By: Brian Bukowski

Topic: Ministry and Technology

In today’s world of Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest, it is sometimes hard to remember what the first Killer App of the internet was email. And for most of us, it still is.

April 19th, 2012

By: Matthew Griffin

Topic: Liturgy

As I think about the new Common English Bible translation, the most important question for me is, do I want to hear this version read aloud in Church Sunday by Sunday? Put another way: what would it be like to hear this version read in church from the lectern, and what advantages and disadvantages does this version have?

April 16th, 2012

By: Jay Koyle

Topic: Congregational Development

If our congregations are to become more attractive in any meaningful way, it will require more than some sort of ecclesial cosmetic makeover. Rather, what is called for is a renewed way of being church…