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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"

April 8, 2011 | 7 min read
Leadership in Times of Change

Change is always happening in the church, whether we like it or not! The challenge for leaders is to manage that change in ways that lead to greater health in their congregations, rather than conflict and discontent.

April 6, 2011 | 3 min read

Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows

The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of the common folk during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae.

April 1, 2011 | 4 min read
Coop's Column - He Sits at God's Right Hand

That Jesus is now enthroned became a central and glad part of the earliest Christian testimony, and it formed the basis for their heady and unshakable confidence in life and death.

March 29, 2011 | 3 min read