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LifeLine Christmas 2009

Once upon a time, (actually late last week, or the week before, it doesn't matter, it's just a story) a little non-profit sat forlornly on the curb with its chin in its hands. It was Christmastime, and the little non-profit didn't...

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The Church as Community Asset

In this essay Dr. Amy Sherman writes about how the work the church does is a preview of the Kingdom of God.  Dr. Sherman describes how the church in this role can be an asset to the community and in doing so help build community.

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Building the Church's Readiness for a Transformational Ministry Journey

My question is, What makes the difference? Why is one church a place of total transformation, while another is a place where people are saved and then sit there until they die?

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Essays Archive


Title                  

Category                       

Region

Published

On the Election, Civic Duty, and the KingdomEssays
Northeast12/18/08
On Justice, Oppression, and SufferingEssays
Northeast10/15/07
Do Nothing in ParticularEssays
Northwest7/15/07
Fight, Flight, or Something ElseEssays
Northwest8/15/05
LifeLine Christmas 2009 Essays
West
12/19/09
Solidarity Directors Update April 09Essays
West4/15/09
Alleys, Scars, and Day LaborersEssays
West10/15/08
Building the Church's Readiness (pdf)
Essays
N/A
8/11/08
Biblical Reflections (pdf)
Essays
N/A4/10/08
The Church as a Community Asset (pdf) Essays
N/A
12/14/07

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