Power of Going First
I wish you could have seen it. Every year, we field test our new vacation Bible school program in a local church. Our team from Group leads the activities, leaders…
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What a Rumor Taught Me About Discipleship
A CRAZY RUMOR erupted on our wedding anniversary cruise. Before we even boarded, a just-met passenger whispered, “The new CEO who just purchased this cruise line is a passenger!” Of…
Redemptive Conversations in an Increasingly Polarized Culture
By Doug Pollock It was early November and Bill and Sue carved out some time for a much-needed date night. Sue couldn’t wait to talk about their plans to see…
The Great Disconnect: How Authentic Community Happens (PART TWO)
By Rick Chromey Friendships don’t just happen. They are grown and seasoned. In part one of “The Great Disconnect” I revealed how churches have lost their ability to develop friendships.…
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The Great Disconnect: How Friendships Root and Churches Need to Change (PART ONE)
By Rick Chromey It’s Sunday morning in America. In cities and towns everywhere, the church gathers to worship, learn, commune, and participate in prayers, offerings, Eucharist, and baptisms. It’s a…
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What the Church Can Learn From a Circus
by Bob D’Ambrosio Cirque du Soleil has rebranded the circus. And it’s amazing audiences all over the world. As I recently watched the presentation of Corteo during its world tour,…
Would Others Say You’re a Christian?
by Joani Schultz A few years back we met a brilliant, kind, faith-filled gentleman. His name was George Gallup Jr., famous pollster. In the midst of one of our conversations…
Why Church Needs to Be a Safe Place for People Experiencing Anxiety
by Bob D’Ambrosio Anxiety. It affects today’s teens, adults, and children. And with the increase in mental health awareness in our society, more people are seeking the help of a…
Cat Tails, Community and Church: How Social Media Reinvented Relationships
by Rick Chromey An old preacher friend used to quip that if you tie two cats’ tails together the felines will have unity but don’t expect them to enjoy community. …
Connecting Friendship to Discipleship
by Bob D’Ambrosio I left the church parking lot wondering how it could have happened―I attended my weekly men’s Bible study group and realized that I hadn’t talked to a…
