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Greening the Food Desert

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Ministry Crucified, Resurrected

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Church Growth vs. Church Seasons

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The Particular Call

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The Glory Drive

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Should Pastors Know What People Give?

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Pastoral Narcissism

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Following God in Obscurity

John Koessler

A Calling Confirmed

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The Ambition Engine

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Talking Honestly about Alcohol

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Dropped Calls

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A Simplified Logo

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Avoid Repeated Mistakes

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Consider the Tweets

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Preoccupied with Numbers

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Our Church Has Grown

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Hanukkah Attack in Australia and Christmas Hospitality

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Shootings prompt a conversation about antisemitism and violence, and Being Human’s Steve Cuss discusses God’s hospitality.

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Religion on Egyptian Citizens’ ID Cards Enables Christian Persecution

Jill Nelson in Egypt

The requirement makes it difficult for religious minorities to get jobs, justice, and opportunities. Advocates are pushing for change.

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Personal Preference Is No Way to Judge Faithful Worship

Kevin Antlitz

Steven Félix-Jäger’s new volume on biblical, aesthetic, theological, and pastoral considerations in worship will serve many churches.

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Killed: Acclaimed Gospel Vocalist Jubilant Sykes

Kelsey Kramer McGinnis

The Grammy-nominated singer jumped from gospel to opera to spirituals to jazz; he considered it all sacred.

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Union With Christ Means A Responsible Life

Christa McKirland

Theologian Kelly Kapic’s new book Christian Life is a corrective to anxious faith.

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