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By Nancy Ferguson
Our faith stories help to shape our identity as Christians, and sharing these stories can connect us with others and help us to see God at work in our lives and faith community. This Leader Reader by Nancy Ferguson, "Telling Our Faith Stories," discu...
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Publication Date:8/31/2011
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By Rebecca H. Weaver
Paul tells us that there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, but all were one in Christ (Gal. 3:28). But what did this mean for the distinction between Jew and gentile in the early church? This Leader Reader, by Union Presbyter...
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Publication Date:6/29/2011
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By Nancy Ferguson
On a Sunday morning after worship, a parent stops you to ask a question. "I just picked up the summer camp brochure from the presbytery's camp. Is sending my child to this camp a good idea?" How would you answer this question? This Leader Reader cons...
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Publication Date:4/27/2011
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By Nancy Ferguson
Congregational retreats are important events for the life of any congregation. They offer new ways for a community to engage and get to know one another in a space outside the church service. This Leader Reader examines the importance of congregation...
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Publication Date:3/30/2011
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By Nancy Ferguson
Most of us work hard to keep our churches clean and trash picked up. Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but even gathered in plastic bags and sent to a landfill trash takes years to break down and turn things back into anything resembling the natu...
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Publication Date:2/9/2011
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By Nancy Ferguson
Unless members greet and welcome the stranger, the guest, on that very first Sunday, chances are he or she is not going to come back for the second try. This Leader Reader discusses ways to help newcomers to your church feel welcome upon their first ...
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Publication Date:12/15/2010
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By Nancy Ferguson
In this day of "going green" many congregations are asking how they can become better stewards of earth's resources. While "green" suggestions and resources abound for those who want to know more, knowing how to adapt them to the unique needs of a co...
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Publication Date:12/1/2010
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By Kay Huggins
In the Presbyterian Book of Order's firstchapter outlining preliminary principles of the church,six goals are listed. They are called the Great Ends of theChurch. One of these is the Preservation of the Truth.Many congregations study these during ret...
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Publication Date:10/20/2010
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By Brian Ellison
Every church of any denomination or tradition has a polity. "Polity" simply refers to the system by which a body is organized and governed. "Polity" does not mean "politics"-with that word's connotations of partisanship and special interests doing ba...
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Publication Date:8/18/2010
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By Clifton Kirkpatrick
The modern church, much like the church at Corinth and others in the New Testament, is incredibly diverse. Differences can often be the cause of disagreement and conflict, but in this Leader Reader Clifton Kirkpatrick highlights the positive aspects ...
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Publication Date:3/3/2010
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By Susan Andrews
In this Leader Reader Susan Andrews discusses the dynamics of church membership. She focuses on how every member of a church is at a different place in their spiritual lives and therefore has a different relationship with the church, but that the con...
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Publication Date:11/18/2009
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By Allan Hugh Cole Jr.
Whenever a group of people comes together, differences will exist and conflict will occur. No congregation should expect to avoid conflict. Instead, they should be prepared for conflict to arise and be ready to handle that conflict in a Christian man...
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Publication Date:10/21/2009
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By Lynne M. Baab
The development of new technologies over the past several years has led to a variety of new and exciting forms of communication. These technologies can enhance communication in the church among members of the congregation and between the congregation...
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Publication Date:9/16/2009
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By Lynne M. Baab
In this newsletter, Lynne Baab reminds us of the importance of play in our lives. The sabbath is a gift of rest that Babb says should also be used as a time to enjoy and appreciate God's creation. This enjoyment and appreciation occurs, Baab explains...
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Publication Date:7/15/2009
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By Allan Hugh Cole Jr.
Grief is a natural part of life that touches us all at some time. When a congregation is affected by loss and grief, be it due to the death of a member of the departure of a pastor, it is the responsibility of the leaders within the church to help th...
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Publication Date:6/1/2009
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