| | by Tyler Kleeberger I drove out to the church to see what I was in for. Suburban development slowly evolved to cornfields; a setting both unfamiliar and daunting. There was no development, barely any industry, and an almost imperceptible amount of human activity. There was also no church. A dilapidated building sat near the one street light in the village – a representation of how the whole village felt. READ MORE |
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| by Mary Beth Franklyn Even if your worship community has a “staple” to use for Communion bread, you may want to broaden your perspective or challenge the way you generally assemble the Communion elements by offering the opportunity for members of your congregation to prepare bread for the altar. ... The hands-on preparation of mixing and kneading, combined with the meditative nature of waiting on bread to rise, offers an opportunity for active contemplation. READ MORE |
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| by Blake Bradford The smaller the church, the more the pastor’s leadership exists outside the committee meeting room or even behind the pulpit. Instead the leader rests on the metaphorical porch swing. READ MORE |
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