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One Idea on the Art of Neighboring

One of my mentors, Wayne Bauer, gave me a book a few weeks ago called The Art of Neighboring.    (You can learn more here.) I want to share one idea that made me think and reflect.   A group of pastors … Continue reading

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The Absolute Best Place and Time to Connect with Un-Churched Kids

“As the Father is sending me, so I am sending you…”  – Jesus (John 20:21) This is not going to be a subtle, clever, insightful post.  Really, I’m just going to state the obvious.  The best place to connect with … Continue reading

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Who Are We Looking For: Updated

I reread what I wrote once before – and simply put, there wasn’t enough grace there.  And there still isn’t – but with grace in mind, I’ve provided an update. ### What sort of people are looking for at FCMC? … Continue reading

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Do you have a plan to pass on skills for discipleship?

Part of the mission of FCMC is to pass on skills for discipleship.  We feel called to equip people with the tools they need to imitate Jesus Christ in their daily lives and help others do the same.  Many followers … Continue reading

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It’s What God Does That Matters

About that title, I bet some of you are thinking, “yeah, that’s what you say when a ministry isn’t doing well.”  But no, I mean it.  It’s what God does that matters.  Everything else is filler.  And I’ll go beyond … Continue reading

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