Christianity has survived all this time without our help. When we "dress it up" to make it appealing to the modern era, we risk losing what matters. [Click title to read more.]
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The Shadow Church
The Shadow Church is the underlying structure of groups, conflicts, drama, and gossip that stratifies and divides a congregation. [Click title to read more.]
We’re Turning Easter Into Something It Shouldn’t Be
In our efforts to appeal to the world, we're losing the plot on Easter - and divorcing our celebrations from the purpose of this holy day. [Click title to read more.]
Why I Have To Go To Church
I have to go to church. I miss something important when I don't. [Click title to read more.]
We Have To Embrace The Inefficient Work of Ministry
If we abandon ministry for efficiency, we'll lose people along the way. [Click title to read more.]
An Argument for the Small Church
Small churches aren't failures. They offer a lot of benefits that a big church can't. [Click title to read more.]
Five Ways To Start Christian Community
We needn't reduce fellowship to housebound meet-ups and "doing life together." Here are some ideas for starting Christian community where you are. [Click title to read more.]
The Holy Duty of Community
Christian community really does matter, and it needs to start where it doesn't seem to exist. [Click title to read more.]
The Effort of Honest Community
What if we treated our new members the way we treat our very young children? [Click title to read more.]
Love Is Consistent
Consistency is an act of love. But a lot of us are bad at it - and the rest of us resent being the only consistent person around. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 