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By Alan Bentrup
When we look at our neighbors, our neighborhoods, and the situations around us, do we see the gifts they offer and the strengths they have? And when we look at ourselves and our parishes, do we see our full complement of gifts and limitations?
By Linda Buskirk
On any given Sunday, someone with a disability may come to your church. If you’ve made sure they can easily enter, how might you really get to know them and learn about their gifts for ministry?
By Linda Buskirk
As our awareness of physical barriers increases, let us also consider whether our language and behavior send messages of, “You are truly welcome.”
By Anna Olson
Our small offering has born surprisingly big fruit in a short time. We have been given a chance to bear witness, to speak publicly of God’s love and the wideness of God’s mercy. Pretty good for a little church and ten parking spaces.
By Anna Olson
St. Mary’s Church in Los Angeles’ Koreatown recently became a site for “safe parking”.
By Alan Bentrup
What if we expanded our view of “Christian education” away from merely learning facts and figures about our faith, and instead started to think more holistically about a theology of education?
By Alan Bentrup
How can your church use social media to help build community and share the love of God?
By Alan Bentrup
And so our job as Christians, as those made in the image of a creating and redeeming God, is to take what is and help make it into what it can be.
By Brendon Hunter
This month we’re sharing five of the most popular posts in 2017 on ECF Vital Practices.
By Linda Buskirk
How is your congregation shining Christ’s love towards its neighbors – even those who ignore or threaten your presence?
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