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Avoiding a Life of Ruin
Have you ever heard the biographical narrative surrounding the life of a man named Joshua? Well, one definite item that would be listed on his Linkedin profile is that he “played an integral role in a battle that took place … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Basics, Devotionals, Miscellaneous
Tagged Christ, Community MInistry, gospel, grace, sin
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Ollies, Kickflips and the Gospel
The sun beats down hot on the concrete, metal and wood of the Lafayette Community Skate Park. A lone skater stands at the top of the half-pipe. With his shoes firmly attached to the grip tape on his skateboard, he … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach, Ministry Updates
Tagged Community MInistry, discipleship, Evangelism, gospel, outreach
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Now that the Dirt is Flying at Faith West
By God’s grace work has begun at 1920 Northwestern Avenue in West Lafayette. The construction phase of Faith West is now underway. Here are a number of ways you can participate in this exciting part of the process. Pray for … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry Updates, Miscellaneous
Tagged Community MInistry, Faith West, outreach
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3 Lessons Learned in Partnering with Community Agencies
In many communities, the churches and social service providers and other community agencies barely know each other exist, steer clear of each other, or even accuse each other when the condition the community is suffering. Although we have much to … Continue reading
Two Girls + Public Affection + Public Transportation
This weekend another pastor and I were riding BART (public transportation) from the San Francisco airport to Walnut Creek, where we were speaking at a counseling conference. The train was quite full, and about 10 feet from where we were … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach
Tagged Community MInistry, Evangelism, homosexuality, outreach
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Is Your Church Meeting or Ignoring Community Needs?
In a previous post, Pastor Viars asked, “Would your community care if your church disappeared?“ This is a sobering question for a church leader, member, or attender. Does your church make enough of an impact that it would be missed if … Continue reading
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Tagged community involvement, Community MInistry, education, outreach
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Routines Are the New Ruts
I struggle with change. I struggle with the uncertainty that change brings. So, I must love ruts and boredom, right? No. I don’t like those either. Call me the Proverbs 27:20 man whose eyes are never satisfied. When change comes, … Continue reading
Would Your Community Care if Your Church Disappeared?
What if God chose to remove your church from the face of His earth? Would your neighbors notice? Would your neighbors care? Jesus told us in the Sermon on the Mount, You are the salt of the earth; but if … Continue reading →