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Tag Archives: Missional Community
Loving Consumers of Religious Goods and Services
“By this they will know you are my disciples, by your love for one another.” -Jesus, John 13:35 A few days ago at the gym, my friend “Joe” introduced me to “Tom” (not their real names). Tom and Joe both attend a large church nearby. Later, … Continue reading
Posted in Contact Work, Discipleship, Prayer, worship
Tagged church music, church shopping, Jesus, missional church, Missional Community, up-in-out
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A Simple Way To Boost Church Planting
The other day at Starbucks, I bumped into Jeremy. He’s preparing for ministry in college with an eye toward church planting. He’s a the son of a two church planting co-pastors. He’s got incredible gifts for leadership. He’s majoring in Religious Studies and plans to … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship
Tagged apostolic journey, church planting, evangelism, Imitating Jesus, Missional Community
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Why People Are Disillusioned with the Church AND Things To Do About It
Why are people disillusioned with the church? There are too many reasons. In a short video, Mark Vanderstelt (Soma Communities) shares insight from a couple in his fellowship that had become disillusioned with church. I summarize the reasons he shared below and offer … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, evangelism, mission, worship
Tagged church, Discipleship, disillusioned Christian, Jesus, mission, Missional Community, organized religon
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Creating a Space that Fosters Spitual Growth
Two values are essential for forming the kind of community environment we try to create for vibrant spiritual growth. Invitation has to do with the sense of being included in the community, welcomed, and valued – not for what you can do but … Continue reading
Reflecting on the Summer: News from FCMC
Our summer was full of mission and discipleship. The 210 MC sent Heather Alexander and Alesandra Wehmeier to serve on mission at Rock Bridge Young Lives camp. Both MCs turned out to load busses and strap in child-safety seats for … Continue reading
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Tagged 210MC, discipleship huddle, disicpleship, microchurches, Missional Community
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