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He seeks to direct them along a path which shall enable them, at their life’s close, to have marked progress in learning Christ’s deeper ways, in growing to love him more and more. Reflection | September 20, 2011 Coop's Column - Spirit at Work: Guide With “two hands,” said St. Irenaeus, third-century bishop of Lyons, God teaches and guides his people—with the Word and the Spirit. In the last column we focused on the Spirit’s role in writing the Word. In this column we look at the Spirit’s work in guiding God’s people as they read and apply it. Reflection | September 01, 2011 Coop's Column - Spirit at Work: Protector The source of this sturdy confidence, this quiet tranquility and hope? It is anchored in the confident trust Jesus’ community puts in his promise to them: “Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.” Reflection | August 05, 2011 Book Group Reflection: Age to Age - A Reflection on Group Learning and Intergenerational Worship A reflection from Mark Neleson, Zeeland, Michigan on "The Church of All Ages" Reflection | April 08, 2011 Book Group Reflection: Passion for Worship - How Do We Get It? Mery Elder, Fredericktown, Ohio, reflects on "The Church of All Ages" Reflection | April 08, 2011 Book Group Reflection: Generational Roles-Thinking Differently Andrew Donaldson, Toronto, Ontario shares his reflection on "The Church of All Ages" Reflection | April 08, 2011 Book Group Reflection: Vision, Intention, and Means Incorporating all generations into worship A reflection from Karen Bables, Holland, Michigan on he book "The Church of all Ages" Reflection | April 08, 2011 Why Multisite Congregations are Growing Faster than Megachurches Whether you call them multi-site or satellites, more churches are launching new campuses. Going multi-site increases needs and opportunities for lay leadership, which spurs more evangelism. Intentionally studying worship helps multi-site congregations maintain unity in diversity. Feature Story | March 29, 2011 Teaching Worship in Multi-site Churches Whether you call them multi-site or satellites, more churches are launching new campuses. Going multi-site increases needs and opportunities for lay leadership, which spurs more evangelism. Intentionally studying worship helps multi-site congregations maintain unity in diversity. Feature Story | March 29, 2011 Authentic Worship? Authentic Lead Worshipers! An article exploring the notion of authenticity in lead worshipers. Article | March 08, 2011 Fresh Worship? Fresh Lead Worshipers! Looking deeper into challenges faced by emerging churches. Article | March 08, 2011 Overview of Five Challenges Facing Lead Worshipers in New and Emerging Churches A helpful article looking at the challenges that new and emerging churches face. Article | March 08, 2011 Symposium 2011 - Parachurch vs. Church: A False Dichotomy How should we think about the relationship between the local church and parachurch ministries, especially in regard to worship practices? These and other questions will be considered by a panel of scholars and parachurch leaders. Audio | January 28, 2011 Internships: Jubilee Fellows When you're looking for a church internship, some opportunities may sound like they were made for you. But church internships also involve tasks that may feel tedious or push you out of your comfort zone. Article | November 22, 2010 Internships: Churches Make Room for People to Serve and Learn in Ministry Interns often add energy, joy, and new connections to a church. Does your congregation have what it takes to mentor and support an intern? Feature Story | November 22, 2010 Coop's Column - Jesus Yes-Church Yes! In the Western hemisphere, especially in Europe and considerable sections of North America, vigorous contempt toward and sleepy disregard of the Christian church are widespread and increasing at an ever-accelerating rate. Reflection | August 23, 2010 Worshiping the Trinity in Exile: The Prophetic Church with a Post-Era Mission In a post-postmodern, high-tech, super-hyped, and anti-institutional world, how should we be Church and how should we be the Church at worship and in mission? How will our means match the ends so that worship is faithful to the Jesus of the cross? Audio | March 23, 2010 Matthew's Sermon on the Mount This study of Matthew 5-7 investigated the main teachings of the whole sermon and their relation to us, the Church, and the world. Audio | March 23, 2010 The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults This workshop focused on understanding the latest social scientific research on the religious beliefs and practices of young people as they transition to adulthood. Audio | March 23, 2010 Overcoming Challenges to Racial and Ethnic Diversity By looking at successfully diverse churches across the nation, this session revealed critical attitudes for cultivating a hospitable church, perspectives on recent immigration and the neighborhood church, and experiments on musical variety and global awareness. Audio | January 01, 2008 « Previous 1 2 3 Next »