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- June 23, 2008
This same task of enlarging our vision so that we can experience the fullness of God speaks to the ecumenical…
- June 23, 2008
We have been at the 218th General Assembly for three days now. On the first day, we had a preassembly…
- June 20, 2008
In addition to what was said yesterday, the trans-congregational church can help make connections for ministry possible across diverse and…
- June 19, 2008
The heart of the experience of the church for most Christians is what takes place in the local congregation. Here…
- June 18, 2008
This is not to deny that many people fail to experience this quality of community within any particular church. Far…
- June 17, 2008
The challenge to bear fruits that demonstrate that we have repented or changed our lives so that we can recognize…
- June 16, 2008
Community is not a by-product but a central aspect of the revelation that takes place in the Body of Christ.…
- June 13, 2008
Consider an example of remembering the dismembered in our society. It was a university town in the early ‘70s. Mark,…
, - June 12, 2008
A central focus of his ministry is also that of reconciliation. For a variety of reasons, a number of people…
- June 11, 2008
We proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the Word of our salvation. If the church is the Body of…
- June 10, 2008
Think of the power of community in people's lives. Listen to John Gardner's description. John Gardner describes the power of…
- June 9, 2008
Loren Mead summarizes the break down of a sense of community in our culture. (Five Challenges, pp., 46-50; Alban Institute)…
- June 6, 2008
We have lost the sense of call in our society. At one time the sense of professional was one who…
- June 5, 2008
If I said to you, “Let’s go to church next Sunday,” what would you think that I was saying? I…
- June 4, 2008
As an aide to this form of Biblical interpretation, we are beginning to see a new type of biblical commentary.…
- June 3, 2008
The challenge for seminaries, as they serve the Body of Christ, is to enable pastors and educators to join the…
Questions Exploring a Church’s Ministry
June 15, 2012
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