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Can Marketing Save Denominations? |
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 We often highlight churches or ministries relying on creative marketing tactics to generate community buzz, garner media attention or attract new faces. Now leaders of entire denominations are looking to marketing to solve some ever-growing problems.
After seeing a 25 percent decline in an already aging membership, the United Methodist Church recently launched a $20 million marketing initiative to stop the bleeding—and promote a "24-7 experience" of church life. Over the next four years, the "Rethink Church" campaign will attempt to attract younger members by advertising various ways Methodist churches can play a part of everyday community life, from developing youth sports leagues to helping out with inner-city ministry... Read more
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Forgive Us Our Enemies |
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QUOTE: "I have prayed for [Scott Roeder]. I don't know that everyone is able to pray for him right now. I don't know about human forgiveness and if and when that would ever come from some of the folks who have been most deeply hurt by this... Read more
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Authorities Apologize for Bible Study Clampdown |
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If authorities knocked on your door and asked whether you held a Bible study in your home, you might be in China or North Korea. If they began probing to find out whether you sang worship songs or uttered the phrase "Praise the Lord," you might be in Iran or Sudan. But two months ago, officials in San Diego County did just that to a California pastor, ordering him and his wife to stop a home-group Bible study until they obtained a permit.
On Wednesday, county representatives rescinded the previous cease and desist order and apologized to David Jones and his wife, Mary, who were told they could be fined $100 to $1,000 if they continued the Bible studies... Read more
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Married |
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Strengthening Marriages in Your Church
| By Ted Bichsel
How to avoid destructive conflict in women's ministry
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Vision |
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Leading From Beneath
| By Andy Stanley
The fine art of challenging organization decay—without compromising your integrity.
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Community |
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Break Down the Walls
| By Tyrone Sweeney
An alarming number of Christian marriages end in divorce. What can the church do to reverse this trend?
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Youth Ministry |
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Strategizing for the Next Generation
| By Ron Luce
Are we dreaming dreams for our young people?
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