Getting Very Contextual
A recent study of churches across the nation indicated that if pastors set time aside to get out of the office and into the community, the likelihood of unchurched people
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His Treasure Awaits
About a year ago, I gathered in an office one weeknight to pray with two other women – friends from my community at The Vine. Our purpose was simple but
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“The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest
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Rural Mission: The Context
Here are some census numbers from census.gov that begin to paint a picture of rural life in America. Rural areas in this country cover about 97 percent of the land.
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The Home with the Yellow Door
I have experienced the goodness of God. My husband and I married eight years ago this summer. There is much that could be said about our first six years of
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The Center of Hope: Christ’s Love in Action
The Center of Hope first opened its doors in 1985 in a rented room next to a laundry mat in downtown Livingston to respond to the physical and spiritual needs
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Old Wisdom for New Outreach
I am happy to share with you that Dr. Keith Loomans was my mentor and friend. I first met Keith as a member of the review committee when I was
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I Hate Church
I sat with a man I’ll call Diego at a recent gathering of a newly launched church. The church is gathering at a local rehab center. Residents join with people
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Let Him Drive
Fifty years ago, a rural school district in south Texas ran into a predicament. One of the students lived in such a remote area, no one wanted to drive the
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Apartment Ministry—Bringing the Gospel in a Relational Way
Life in cities can be very complex and simple at the same time. The convenience of having all that you need readily available for you within a walking distance, if
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