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Why Short-Term Missions Matter

Why Short-Term Missions Matter

I never expected to be an advocate for short-term service trips. However, after stepping outside my comfort zone, living in Mexico for four years and interacting with groups on short-term service trips, I have a much better perspective on the value these trips can bring.

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Why Youth Ministry Matters

Why Youth Ministry Matters

I had a professor in college who said that the saddest verse in the Bible is Judge 2:10. It isn’t maybe a super familiar verse with many people. The verse says this: “After that generation died, another generation grew up who did not acknowledge the Lord or remember the mighty things he had done for Israel.” Judges 2:10 NLT

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Unlock Community Connections: Your Event Guide

Unlock Community Connections: Your Event Guide

Is your church considering an outreach event? At my home church, Entiat Friends, we were adventurous (and maybe desperate enough) to have a Community Fall Family Festival – something new to the community we serve in. We approached it knowing that we wanted to make it an annual event and that it might take a few years to get rolling and that the event would likely evolve over time. After six annual Fall Festivals, we’ve learned

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Scrappy Church: A Review

Scrappy Church: A Review

At Crossroads Community Church, we've been working through Thom Rainer's book, Scrappy Church. First…Church Mindset. With eyes of faith, we intend to be moving forward, under God's direction and power. One of the main ideas we have been impressed with is to recognize...

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