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2016-03-11T06:25:12-09:00

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Andy Stanley’s real errors

Last updated on: March 11, 2016 at 6:25 am   By David Murrow

To his credit, Stanley quickly apologized for disparaging small churches. But his comment was based on two other questionable assumptions. Read more

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2019-08-26T19:32:52-09:00

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Why is church attendance declining – even among committed Christians?

Last updated on: August 26, 2019 at 7:32 pm   By David Murrow

It's not merely nominal Christians who are putting aside weekly worship: fervent believers are becoming irregular in their church attendance, too. Read more

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2016-03-01T05:29:17-09:00

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Youth group: why not put the boys in charge?

Last updated on: March 1, 2016 at 5:29 am   By David Murrow

Why did these boys come week after week? Not because of my superior leadership skills. I’m sure of that – because I wasn’t leading. Read more

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2016-03-01T08:41:06-09:00

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Help me reinvent the men’s retreat (part 3 of 3)

Last updated on: March 1, 2016 at 8:41 am   By David Murrow

A successful men’s retreat begins well in advance – by organizing men into teams. Build relationships and team identity long before the retreat begins. Help the men bond by issuing team challenges throughout the weekend. And keep the team structure and point system going after the retreat concludes. Read more

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2016-03-01T08:40:11-09:00

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Help me reinvent the men’s retreat (part 2 of 3)

Last updated on: March 1, 2016 at 8:40 am   By David Murrow

The most valuable thing a man can take away from a retreat is a group of men he continues to hang out with after the retreat is over. Read more

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2016-03-01T08:47:13-09:00

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Help me reinvent the men’s retreat (part 1 of 3)

Last updated on: March 1, 2016 at 8:47 am   By David Murrow

I’m going to use my next three blog entries to lay out a plan for a different kind of men’s retreat. This week we’ll look at how we might call and organize men into teams before the retreat takes place. Read more

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2016-03-01T08:46:51-09:00

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How father wounds are changing politics

Last updated on: March 1, 2016 at 8:46 am   By David Murrow

We live in the most peaceful, prosperous society in human history. Yet the electorate rages like an agitated toddler. Read more

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2016-01-26T14:20:09-09:00

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Motivate men — promise risk and reward

Last updated on: January 26, 2016 at 2:20 pm   By David Murrow

Jesus did not shy away from the promise of reward. He did not worry that he might appeal to the flesh. He showed us that it’s perfectly healthy to motivate men by helping them understand the rewards they accumulate when they serve the kingdom of God. Read more

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2016-01-13T10:19:14-09:00

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Men’s ministry is pointless

Last updated on: January 13, 2016 at 10:19 am   By David Murrow

...unless you get one thing right first. Read more

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2016-01-05T11:26:12-09:00

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Is modern worship too entertaining?

Last updated on: January 5, 2016 at 11:26 am   By David Murrow

The church has been in the entertainment business for almost 1700 years. Read more

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