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Church Finds Strength in Partnership with Community Organization

Wed, 07/09/2008 - 4:25pm
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One Chicago neighborhood was touched by the partnership between a church and a social service agency. While they struggled to survive amidst changes in the population of their neighborhoods, through their partnership, they found strength and gained notoriety in the neighborhoods they served.

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Leadership in the Wesleyan Way

Wed, 07/09/2008 - 3:03pm
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By W. Stephen Gunter

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The Tie That Binds

Wed, 07/09/2008 - 2:56pm
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By: Bishop Richard Wilke
Publisher: Abingdon 2008
ISBN: 0687652081
ISBN-13: 9780687652082

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author: Richard B. Wilke
asin: 0687652081
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Interview with authors of Opening Ourselves to Grace

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 4:33pm
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Discipleship Resources editor and creative director interviews the authors of Opening Ourselves to Grace on the Continuum Podcast (www.upperroom.org/podcasts).

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The Great Commission Today

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 3:48pm
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Evangelist Luis Palau shares his vision of a revitalized church, centered around a vital, faith-sharing culture. Palau shares some helpful anectdotes and advice for bringing evangelism back to the forefront of the church's focus.

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Reclaiming the Great Commission: A Practical Model for Transforming Denominations and Congregations

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 12:58pm
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by: Bishop Claude Payne & Hamilton Beazley
Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2000
ISBN: 0787952680
ISBN-13: 978-0787952686

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author: Bishop Claude Payne,Hamilton Beazley
asin: 0787952680
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Implementation Guide to Natural Church Development

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 12:51pm
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by: Christian A. Schwarz and Christoph Schalk
Publisher: ChurchSmart Resources 2001
ISBN: 188963803X
ISBN-13: 978-1889638034

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author: Christian A. Schwarz
asin: 188963803X
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Natural Church Development

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 12:47pm
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by: Christian A. Schwarz
Publisher: ChurchSmart Resources, 1996
ISBN: 1889638005
ISBN-13: 9781889638003

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author: Christian A. Schwarz
asin: 1889638005
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Storytelling Beyond the Sermon

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 12:29pm
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07/14/2008 - 12:10pm

This is a workshop for Christian leaders who are interested in using their storytelling skills in ministry settings beyond the pulpit where stories can have power and value – such as in teaching, pastoral care, evangelism, and administration.  Seasoned pastor and storyteller, Pastor Elizabeth Perry of New York leads this workshop. Offered at www.BeADisciple.com.

Church Uses "Biker Sunday" to Share Gospel

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 10:51am
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Some churches find unconventional ways of reaching and welcoming those in their community. These events tend to attract people using creative themes, publicity, or free items. Living Water Community Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan, uses a day revolving around motorocycles to minister to a group in their church and also welcome in those in their community that they may otherwise never meet.

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