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5 Things I’ve (re)Learned Recently as a White Pastor

Last updated on: June 8, 2020 at 8:04 pm   By Josh Daffern

The way I see race and the world as a white pastor has fundamentally shifted over the past few weeks since George Floyd's murder. Read more

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2020-05-31T06:30:06-06:00

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9 Reasons Why Online Groups May Actually Be Better than In-Person Small Groups

Last updated on: May 31, 2020 at 6:30 am   By Josh Daffern

Most churches moved their small groups online due to COVID-19 out of necessity and with reluctance. But what if online groups are actually better? Read more

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2020-05-30T07:07:22-06:00

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5 Ways COVID-19 is Refining My Church (and hopefully yours too)

Last updated on: May 30, 2020 at 7:07 am   By Josh Daffern

re·fine /rəˈfīn/ - to remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance. How is COVID-19 refining your church? Read more

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2020-05-05T05:54:20-06:00

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This is the Moment for the Church at Antioch to Rise Up

Last updated on: May 5, 2020 at 5:54 am   By Josh Daffern

The COVID-19 crisis is a disruption, not an interruption. The churches that use this disruption to innovate will change the world. Read more

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2020-04-16T09:51:42-06:00

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5 Good Things Coming Out of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 9:51 am   By Josh Daffern

It's not all bad news. God is always up to something good, even if we can't see it. Read more

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2020-04-16T09:52:15-06:00

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5 Important Tweaks to Make to Your Online Church Service This Sunday

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 9:52 am   By Josh Daffern

Streaming your worship services online and producing services exclusively for online audiences are two very different things. Read more

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2020-04-16T09:53:18-06:00

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4 Ways to Be the Church in the Age of ‘Social Distancing’

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 9:53 am   By Josh Daffern

Since having church is dependent on gathering together, how can you still be the church in the age of 'social distancing'? Read more

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2020-04-16T09:53:28-06:00

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6 Practical Ways to Share Your Faith During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 9:53 am   By Josh Daffern

Instead of living in fear, Christians should see the coronavirus as an incredible opportunity to advance the Kingdom of God. Read more

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2020-04-16T09:53:47-06:00

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Why Can Christians Hope to See Their Loved Ones Again in Heaven?

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 9:53 am   By Josh Daffern

How can we have hope that we'll see our fellow Christians that have passed away again in heaven? It's faith, but not blind faith. Read more

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7 Real Reasons Why People Are Turning to God

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 9:54 am   By Josh Daffern

Here are seven real reasons that people are turning to God, given by people who have gone public with their faith through baptism. Read more

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