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Help Disciples See the Connections

Here’s a lesson from Wharton management professor Adam Grant about how to increase employee productivity by fostering relationship and a sense of purpose. See the possible connections to your faith community? These techniques can just as easily be  implemented to equip and inspire congregational volunteers, to increase stewardship, and to connect evangelism to everyday life.… Read more»

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Jesus on Facebook?

Ever wondered whether a social media presence is good stewardship of your ministry time and resources? Check out this article from the New York Times about a North Carolina doctor who is inspiring folks and driving traffic on Facebook through the words of Jesus. Photo by Asthma Helper used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

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That was Then; This is Now

5th Sunday in Easter, Year A, May 22, 2011
What would your life be like if you were not a Christian? Do you remember a time before your baptism? Communicating the difference between then and now, between what was, what is, and what could be is of paramount importance in sharing the faith. Photo by Goodnight London used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

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You, Me, and ‘Liquid E’

3rd Sunday in Lent, Year A, March 27, 2011
What do water and evangelism have in common? What does John have to teach us in his account of Jesus and the woman at the well? Not surprisingly, there is much we can take from this story and apply to our discipleship walk.

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Look/See: A Simple Lesson in Evangelism

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY, Jan. 16, 2011
Evangelism does not have to be costly and complicated. In fact Jesus and John boil it down to two actions expressed by the words “look” and “see.”

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Virtual Community

These days, everybody’s on some sort of online social network. It’s changing how we connect with one another, and it’s changing how we do church. This insightful article from the Alban Institute describes the new paradigm — and how congregations can adapt.  (Photo by Kudomut, used by Creative Commons license. )

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Hope for Small Congregations

Wondering about how to motivate a small congregation to more effective evangelism and stewardship practices? Begin by acknowledging the congregation’s unique assets and then check out this hopeful and helpful article by Perry Bell first printed in Congregations magazine. (Photo by Sultry used under a Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Faith Aflame

Kindle a Stewardship Flame in Your Church

Check out Faith Aflame from the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a free comprehensive offering with a broad assortment of downloadable resources for congregational leaders.   Click here or above to explore the Faith Aflame site.