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Watering Down Missions | | “Missions” language is everywhere. Churches describe themselves as “missional” and believers talk of living “on mission.” I’ve heard just about every activity, from bringing a meal to a fellow Christian to sipping coffee with friends, as a form of missions. But is it? And what happens when we widen the semantic range of this crucial word? Those are the questions that Steve Richardson, author of Is the Commission Still Great?, is asking. “The relevant question is whether broadening the term missions leads to increased engagement in the task of taking the gospel to every people group on earth. Does calling every Christian a missionary motivate us to pursue the Great Commission more diligently? Or does it dilute our focus? As language evolves, sometimes it’s worth fighting to preserve an ancient concept.” Read the full excerpt here. One area of ministry where I do believe the language of missions is warranted is children’s ministry. Children are a vital mission field. To help you reach children in your church more effectively, check out our popular Children’s Bulletins for 2023 that just released. The lessons are accompanied by puzzles, mazes, and other fun exercises that children love. |
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| | | Children's Bulletins - 2023 Complete Set These faith-based bulletins, in PDF format, follow the church year using the lectionary gospel readings. Help young worshippers connect with the scripture passage through fun exercises, pictures, and puzzles that reinforce each week's Bible lesson. Building Church Leaders Read More |
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| | Discipling in a Digital Age For better and for worse, technology has changed everything about the way we live—even, and perhaps especially, in the church. As a "digital native" generation rises into leadership and looks for discipleship and mentoring, they bring with them a new set of issues and challenges. This resource includes articles from seasoned ministry veterans that will help you guide and lead effectively amid digital distraction, hyper-connectedness, and social media savvy. John Ortberg, Chris Maxwell, Michael Frost, and more Read More |
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| | Engaging Pop Culture When everyone in your church is talking about the latest multi-million dollar blockbuster, how do you respond? If a hit song makes references to God, should you address it? Dealing with pop culture is always a tricky issue for those in ministry, because while it is important not to endorse something that could be harmful, it's equally essential that we pay careful attention to the movies, TV shows, music, and books that are shaping the world in which we live, and, in turn, us. Andy Crouch, Kevin A. Miller, Mark Moring, and more Read More |
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| | Engaging Immigration Pursue your church’s call to welcome the stranger and serve those in need. Noel Castellanos, Matthew Soerens, Dale Hanson Bourke, and more Read More |
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