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Deep faith
Jim Belcher discusses cultivating a more robust personal faith, and creating and sustaining deep churches.
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The Church
Idea and ideal
The real dilemma facing the church is not the church itself but the staggering power of the biblical vision for the church
Live the Promise
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Primal fire: 5 spiritual giftings of the Church
Susie Larson talks with Neil Cole about the anointing of God on the early church and how to live as a Spirit-filled Christian.
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Autopsy of a deceased church
If you’re part of a dying church—whether a pastor or church member—you probably know deep down what’s happening but may not want to admit it. Instead of watching a once-vibrant ministry slip away, learn how to help your church thrive as we talk with Dr, Thom Rainer, CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, and author of Autopsy of a Deceased…
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The most important sub-ministry in your church
Your church’s children’s ministry is the most important sub-ministry in the life of your church.
Why we go to church
God didn’t design you to live alone. He has a place where you can tell him how much you love him, learn more about him and meet with others like you! Jesus not only lived, died and rose again, he also returned home to heaven. But before he left he gathered his followers together in communities we call churches. One of the Bible authors…
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Engaging the non-religious
James Emery White joins Connecting Faith to talk about who the 'nones' are and how we can reach them with God's love.
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The people of God
We bring to our reading of scripture whatever values we currently hold.
Lessons from a bad church
The New Testament church of Corinth teaches us lessons of how a bad church behaves and how we are to respond.
An inconvenient truth
The reality is that if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always be where you’ve always been.
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”