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[ad_1] As I grew up in conservative Baptist churches, there was no Christian trait more valuable than Bible knowledge. Children’s programs gave awards for memorizing Scripture. Sunday sermons came from Scripture. VBS was dedicated to teaching Bible stories. In an environment like that, one group from Scripture was held forth as our example: we were...

[ad_1] Have you considered creating an app for your church community? What do smart church apps offer? For starters, it’s an app the congregation will use regularly. With that in mind, what makes it great for any particular group will vary based on the culture and functions of the church. If you’re considering creating an...

[ad_1] The following is an uncorrected transcript generated by a transcription service. Before quoting in print, please check the corresponding audio for accuracy. Paige Brown: Welcome, thank you for coming at the end of a long already very full day. As I mentioned, maybe just to save some time, have a finger in your Bible...

[ad_1] At a time when most movies are big-budget spectacles that entertain for a few hours but leave your mind the minute you exit the theater, movies that stick in your soul are rare and refreshing. Japanese-Brazilian filmmaker Edson Oda’s Nine Days (now out in theaters) is like that. I saw it a month ago...

[ad_1] In ancient Greece, sometime around 430 BC, a disciple of the philosopher Socrates visited the oracle of Delphi. He had a burning question: “Is there anyone wiser than Socrates?” The god of Delphi (Apollo) gave a clear answer: “No.” This response greatly puzzled Socrates—he thought of himself as the least wise person on earth....

[ad_1] My dad became a Christian over burnt cheese on toast.  He was in his 20s, earning his doctorate in electrochemistry in a city by the sea in England. There were a handful of people in his cohort, and only one of them, Chris, was a Christian when they started.  I’ve heard about Chris since...

[ad_1] Live streaming is a powerful tool for digital discipleship, yet many churches are making common live stream mistakes without even knowing it.  Is yours? Let’s walk through the most common mistakes—and what to do about them—so you can make sure your live stream is taking every opportunity to draw people closer.  3 Common Live...

[ad_1] Are you still publishing a church newsletter? Or has it become too labor-intensive and expensive? In this article, we’ll cover some clever church newsletter alternatives that you’ll be able to start using as soon as today. For those who do utilize a traditional newsletter, the business of creating this communication staple isn’t dead, it...