Winter 2010

Meeting special needs

by Kelly Funk · How one woman’s availability to a child with special needs transformed the whole family. Read more »

In Motion | Published on January 12, 2011

The power to share

by Lynn Thrush · A visit to a local mosque brings new insight into outreach. Read more »

To our Core | Published on January 6, 2011 | 4 comments

Disarming witness

by Dulcimer Hope Brubaker · How one couple dares to share Christ on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read more »

Feature | Published on January 5, 2011

Boomers transform church (again)

by Michelle Brenneman · As North American demographics undergo a dramatic shift, the Church has a unique opportunity to re-imagine its relationship with aging. Read more »

Feature | Published on January 5, 2011 | 1 comments

Diversity vs. demographics

Does your congregation tailor its ministries to a particular demographic? Read more »

To the Point | Published on December 30, 2010

by Perry Engle · I’ve always liked commissioning services where pastors and others are blessed for work within the Church. But I’ve come to consider it a shame that we don’t go to the same lengths for those who head out into the workplace every day. Read more »

Parting Words | Published on December 30, 2010 | 1 comments

Sara Groves—Fireflies and Songs

by Michelle Foster · Fireflies and Songs is not necessarily a Christian album; it is more about life, and it genuinely captures the way that faith can intersect with many experiences, including marriage, relationships, and common struggles. Read more »

Vibes | Published on December 29, 2010

The life and times of Christian hipsters

by Jeff Miller · “Cool.” The word has had little to do with Christianity. That is, until now. And for author Brett McCracken, this brings up a whole lot of questions—questions that he explores in his new book Hipster Christianity: When church and cool collide. Read more »

Vibes | Published on December 29, 2010 | 1 comments

Andrés Carrodeguas

As a young man, he joined a brotherhood and took the vow of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Today, he and his wife of 33 years have three children and eight grandchildren. What prompted the change from monk to married man? Andrés Carrodeguas is ready for your questions. Read more »

Part of the Whole | Published on December 29, 2010 | 1 comments