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The church roof

If I were to sum up my ministry of the past 5 years, it would be by talking about the church roof: because it symbolizes a vital and healthy community. Realistically, a dying congregation doesn’t focus on the roof; a living congregation commits to the roof as a shelter for their ministry. Continue reading

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Easter 5, 2014: Can you show me the Church?

Maybe it’s not about looking past the facade to the true beauty underneath or behind, but seeing Jesus in the fleshy bits: a weird chancel there, a double-chin there, a dirty wall here. Our God incarnates in human form not to wear a mask, but to dwell with us. Continue reading

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“If I were silent, these stones would cry out!”

This week the PWRDF is hosting a meeting including folks from a number of constituencies – staff, volunteers, Board of directors, international partners. Continue reading

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