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  • The Church Isn't Recession-Proof

    Published May 16, 2012

    A primary interest of this blog is the changing social context of ministry in the 21st century. A facet of that social context that has been “front and center” for the past several years has been the economy. As we think about the realities of moving into professional church leadership ministries, it is important to remember that while the need for ministry only increases during periods of economic hardship and displacement the church as an institution is subject to the same economic pressures as the rest of society. The church, after all, is the community of God’s people ...

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  • Elward Ellis: “Into the glorious company of the saints in light.”

    Published May 16, 2012

    Elward Ellis, a member of the Re-Forming Ministry Core Cluster, has completed his baptism in death.  We are honored to stand with those who bear witness to Elward’s love of and faithfulness to Jesus Christ. 

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  • Witnessing Communities

    Published May 15, 2012

    As I continue to do my work in evangelism, I keep going back to Jesus' words in Acts 1:1-8. He does not tell his followers to go and start churches. He does not tell them how to worship, serve, or study scripture; he tells them they will be witnesses when the Holy Spirit comes upon them (Acts 1:8).

     

    We bear witness to the power of God's forgiving love in Jesus that has changed our lives. We bear witness to the reign of God through Jesus. As our lives change, we become the agents of change in our ...

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