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12 Ways To Be A Welcoming Church

Our Canadian churches have the greatest opportunity to reverse the trend of decreasing Christian influence in Canada. It works when we obey Christ and shed off everything else. We invite you to join us at the Church Vitalization Summit on August 29 and 30 for two 90-minute virtual sessions on reversing the trend in Canada.

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Soul Care, Worship Al Downey Soul Care, Worship Al Downey

Come and Worship

Why does it seem that I am unable to break through to a place of worship? What is preventing us from actively worshipping when we are assembled with other believers? Here are some thoughts from Al Downey’s logbook.

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Coaching, Leadership, Pastoral Care, Soul Care Jeremiah Raible Coaching, Leadership, Pastoral Care, Soul Care Jeremiah Raible

Why Are You Trying To Grow Your Ministry By Yourself?

Why are you trying to grow your ministry by yourself? From the early days in Jesus’ example to the early church, you’ll read ministry stories in collaboration and partnership. Ministers joined forces and faith to see great things accomplished. Where one lacked, the other contributed and so on. Jesus himself chose to do ministry in teams; these disciples would have had input into Jesus’ life and ministry.

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Reversing the Trend

Our Canadian churches have the greatest opportunity to reverse the trend of decreasing Christian influence in Canada. It works when we obey Christ and shed off everything else. We invite you to join us at the Church Vitalization Summit on August 29 and 30 for two 90-minute virtual sessions on reversing the trend in Canada.

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The 100 Opportunity

What kind of strategies will help me break the 100 barrier, and why I should care? The 100 Opportunity is just that – an opportunity to get unstuck, reach people, grow yourself, and your church. We all know that attendance is not the be-all and end-all of church. However, it is one part of the character of your church. Some leaders see 100 in attendance as a “barrier,” but it really is an opportunity. An opportunity to spur congregational prayer, community impact, and make new disciples. Isn’t that what you pray for?

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