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A purpose driven giving plan by Rick Warren
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How one little church made a big difference by Jason Perry Think your church is too small to tackle some of the world's biggest problems? Jason Perry once did too. That was before God used his 40-member Colorado church to take on a Goliath of a global problem. [more] |
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"God is not just the starting point of your life; he is the source of it." - Rick Warren |
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"Money that comes easily disappears quickly, but money that is gathered little by little will grow." - Prov. 13:11 (NCV) |
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Pastors.com forums - Chat with other pastors on a variety of ministry and personal issues on the Pastors.com forum. Forum threads include everything from youth ministry, to small groups, to current events, to transitioning to the Purpose Driven model of ministry. These forums are a great place to bounce ideas off of other church leaders. You must create an account and log-in before you'll have access to these forums. Click on the link above and sign up for an account (a very quick process). Then you should be automatically forwarded to the forums. Assist News Service - Started and run by journalist Dan Wooding, Assist News Service provides news and perspective on what's happening in the Christian community around the world. You can sign up for this free news service on this Web site. Please stop the aid! - In this interview with Der Spiegel, the Kenyan economist James Shikwati argues that Western aid to Africa is actually hurting the continent and preventing it from sustainable economic development. According to Pastor Rick, the article reinforces the P.E.A.C.E. Plan goal of assisting the poor – not by giving aid freely but by helping the poor create jobs and build their own economies. Stem Cell: Beyond research, real hope - This video from the Family Research Council shares some of the differences between adult and embryonic stem cell research. According to the video, adult stem cell research has the most potential for good, although most of the media attention is focused on embryonic stem cells, which are obtained by destroying a human embryo. New theaters for Facing the Giants - Facing the Giants will now be available in more theaters over the next few weeks. The new football and faith film created by a Georgia church has garnered national attention in its first few weeks in theaters. Check to see if one of the more than 440 theaters currently showing the film is near you. This could be an ideal outreach opportunity for your church. |
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How to teach tithing - Tom Holladay Building giving by breaking barriers - Stan Toler How to raise money to start a church - Ron Sylvia Making your small groups models of fellowship - Steve Gladen How to talk to a complete stranger - Randy Bohlender Difficult prayer meeting questions - Cheryl Sacks Orlando woman starts purpose driven blog to encourage teachers - Rheta Murry Making God your only source - Mary Southerland |
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