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A Nursing Professor’s Vision for the Church in Community
A History Professor Shows How Historical Case Studies Can Help Us Gain Perspective and Rethink Ministry
An Art Professor’s Insights on What Brain Science Is Telling Us About Creativity, Imagination and Congregational Life
Most people are familiar with the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but few consider what it means. Photographs are able to tell stories, and they can help your congregation see its ministries with fresh eyes.
Most people are familiar with the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but few consider what it means. Photographs are able to tell stories, and they can help your congregation see its ministries with fresh eyes.
A Geography Professor’s View of Churches in Their Geographical Context
“Vainglory” is an ancient name for showing off our goodness. Vainglory names the temptation to display our goodness in ways that undercut both it and the glory due to God for it.
Residents of senior living facilities do not have to be Episcopalian to appreciate regular onsite morning prayer services. Your congregation could offer a similar ministry.
Churches can offer a countercultural message about the gifts of older adults and walking with them through the challenges of aging.
A conversation with researcher Ricardo L. Franco on the Latino Protestant Congregations project.
This presentation set up a series of workshops that focused on 'Strengthening Congregational Life Through Liberal Arts-style Learning.'
Bethany Hanke Hoang and Kristen Deede Johnson co-wrote The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance. They explain how weekly worship helps congregations keep working with, and waiting on, God to make all things new.
