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Summer 2005: Spiritual Transformation
Volume 26, Number 3
How can I reach beyond my culture and generation?

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In This Issue
Features
- It's Just Not WorkingFrustrated by his ineffectiveness, this pastor did something … he admitted the truth. The first step toward change.
- No More Mr. Nice Group5 practices that take small groups beyond polite "sharing" to the disciplines that change lives.
- Contemplative KidsChildren may be the people most receptive to quiet, reflective spiritual formation.
- The ApprenticesWhat is spiritual formation? And how does a church do it? A professor and pastor discuss the new language of making disciples.
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- Churches Team Up to "Clothe A Child"Texas churches and corporations find a creative way to help their community.
- Porn Comes to ChurchAmerica's dirty little secret is neither little nor secret. So these pastors are taking it on.
Toolkit
- Wielding the Culture ClubWhat's tougher than building a church from scratch? Changing an existing one.
Bonus Article
- The Campus Confession BoothWhat I considered a horrible idea turned into a moment of transformation.
- Why Was Billy Graham's Preaching So Powerful?Spiritual strength, as the renowned evangelist experienced it, means remaining connected to the Source.
- The Magical History TourTired of the usual staff meetings, we took our leadership retreat on the road—to see John Wesley.