They say the “right” thing. “Sunday morning isn’t the main event. The real ministry happens in our small groups.” “Life change happens in circles, not in rows.” More ministry leaders are arriving at an intellectual or spoken conclusion that effective ministry is relational. They may say that person-to-person interaction leads to far more spiritual growth […]
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Tag Archives: relational ministry
5 Ways the Church Will Change
November 14, 2012 
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Is the American church fading away? Will the losses in membership and attendance lead to a marginalized church presence such as that in present-day Europe? What will the American church look like in ten years? Church leaders, denominational executives, and religion researchers gathered in Colorado recently to examine the church’s health and prognosis. The Future […]
Read more How Church Makes People Happy (It’s Not What You Think)
May 16, 2012 4 Comments
New research reveals the latest path to better health and wellbeing. Go to church. But the true link to the health benefits may not be what you expect. Gallup found that people who regularly go to church make better health choices, experience fewer daily negative emotions, and are less likely to be diagnosed with depression. […]
Read more 5 Keys to Share Faith–Without Being a Jerk
February 15, 2012 4 Comments
The men surrounded Candace after the community meeting. They knew Candace was a Christian. They had some serious questions for her. This scene played out a couple of weeks ago. Actually, I see—and participate in—scenes like this every week. This is the texture of the new evangelism. This is the true heart of being “missional.” […]
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