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An amazing development in world Christianity is the formation of the Global Methodist Church. Indeed, this story is one of the most important stories of global and American Christianity in many years. In the United States alone, there are thousands of Global Methodist churches in all 50 states. But, as the name indicates, it is…
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I had been a pastor for about ten months when the adult daughter of church members—a daughter who did not attend our church—stopped me for a brief conversation in a local grocery store. I had bought a home in that neighborhood a few months before. To my surprise, the daughter said to me, “I drive…
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It’s alarming to me, actually. As a pastor and as a professor, I’ve had to deal with young people who were raised in seemingly strong Christian homes, yet who’ve now turned away from their Christian upbringing. Frankly, I’m grateful that some of these young people still trust me enough to talk to me—and in those…
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As the calendar turns, and a new year unfolds before us, leaders will often find themselves sorting through an inbox of messages around goal setting, how to cast the perfect vision for the new year and five quick steps to a ‘successful’ impact. These are not bad and are often helpful in sparking passion, precision–and…
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Before you launch your New Year ministry plan, begin with prayer. How might you pray to start the year? Passion for people, not numbers. You should track your numbers and know your metrics. Yes, each number represents a person. I get it. But you don’t shepherd numbers. If you struggle with caring more about numbers…
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Pneuma 31 (2009) 47-65 Pentecostal Prayer within the Assemblies of God: An Empirical Study* Margaret M. Poloma The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-1905,…
Pneuma 31 (2009) 47-65 Pentecostal Prayer within the Assemblies of God: An Empirical Study* Margaret M. Poloma The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-1905,…
I know. It’s Christmas day already. You’ve likely given all of the gifts you planned to give. You might have received a few gifts yourself. Still, this gift idea for your pastor is worthy of being a bit late. I can almost promise you that pastors will be thrilled when you present the gift to…
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Incredible things happen when congregations commit to being present in and praying for the spaces around them. The authors of a new book, Leading Faithful Innovation, share how a neighborhood prayer walk led one church to life-giving relationships and new ways of demonstrating God’s love. Incredible things happen when congregations commit to being present in […]
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I’ve found lectio divina to be one of the most beautiful and productive ways to ingest the words of the scriptures and to hear from God.
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