Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Wednesday's Catch: 'Dispelling Four Common (and Unhelpful) Myths about Neighborhood Churches' And More


Dispelling Four Common (and Unhelpful) Myths about Neighborhood Churches
There is significant hope for neighborhood churches across North America because many church leaders and their congregations are leveraging their resources and reclaiming their neighborhoods for Christ. Let’s dispel some unhelpful myths about neighborhood churches.

6 Things Women in Your Church Wish You Knew About Pregnancy Loss
Caring well for women and families begins with listening. Here are six things women wish you knew about pregnancy loss.

Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis
The synod on synodality gets the ball rolling on the question of female clergy, but the final decision will be up to Pope Francis.

8 Things That Lessen My Effectiveness as a Leader
If we can identify what interrupts the effectiveness of our leadership, we can become better leaders.

6 Ways To Preach Effectively
Great content without great connection is poor communication. You’ll never get to your best sermons without connection.

Sermon Series Ideas for Advent
There are standard texts (and rightly so!) that include Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2. But if you’re trying to think through a possible series for Advent at your church, a series that seeks to show the hope of Christ from elsewhere in Scripture, maybe these suggestions can help.

Why Are People So Fascinated with ‘Lost’ Books of the Bible?
Michael J. Kruger offers two main considerations.

Why I "Youth Group"
While youth group is not for every church and while it is certainly possible to do youth group in a way that is counterproductive to the spiritual development of young people, youth group can be a tremendous blessing both to those who participate and to those who lead.

A Plea for More Unicorns in Youth Ministry
Dave Chiswell make a plea for more youth ministry "unicorns," youth ministers who do not view youth ministry as a stepping stone to ‘real’ ministry.

Crank Up the Heat!
When teenagers share the Good News of Jesus with their friends, teammates, and classmates, not only does the Gospel advance in others’ lives, but it also has a personal impact on them.

America’s Confusing Relationship with Children
Americans want more kids, but don’t have them.

VOICES: The war in Gaza is not about revenge — it is taking Hamas at its word
As the reality of war sets in and the worst elements of Western culture attempt to obfuscate moral truth, the essential facts of the Israel-Hamas conflict remain the same. This war, which Hamas started and could end today if they chose, isn’t about vengeance. It is about taking Hamas at its word when it says it wants to obliterate Israel and its Jews and finally responding to the ugly truth that “mowing the grass” hasn’t worked.
Also see: Israel shows Hamas bodycam attack footage to journalists, Israel-Gaza war: How to spot fake news on social media and 'Hamas said they wouldn’t shoot, then murdered my daughter’

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