Internal Revenue Service rules about churches and politics are short, sweet, and controversial.
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8 Tips for a Great First Impression
By Sean Fowlds Having served in the local church the past two decades, one of the first things my wife and I did after our recent move was eagerly hunt for a new church home. To our surprise and disappointment, we’ve experienced a rather lukewarm reception at the churches we’ve visited. But our experience as […]
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Jumping in Faith First
TJ Thresher became a Christian and three months later became a small group leader. The group of new Christians has pushed each other in their faith.
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Pastors Seldom Preach About Domestic Violence
A new survey from Lifeway Research found that most Protestant senior pastors say they know victims of domestic violence and believe stopping abuse is a pro-life issue. But those pastors seldom address domestic violence from the pulpit.
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The Other 80 Percent: Turning Spectators Into Participants
Scott Thumma, a sociologist of religion, says churches have an 80-20 rule – most of the ministry is done by a few of the people. So what about the other 80 percent? What would happen if they got involved as well?
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Culture Change: Recognize When a Church is Dying
When churches have not brought in and discipled new believers and when they have failed to involve their members in small group communities, often times the harsh reality is that they are dying. Then they have to consider if they are willing to do something about it.
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