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2018-07-18T06:20:05-06:00

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Are Evangelicals Guilty of Spiritual Abortion?

Last updated on: July 18, 2018 at 6:20 am   By Josh Daffern

Evangelicals are rightly known for our line-in-the-sand, hill-to-die-on stand against abortion. But are we guilty of something far worse? Read more

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2018-07-16T05:49:47-06:00

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The Baseball Way to Make Disciples

Last updated on: July 16, 2018 at 5:49 am   By Josh Daffern

How would you go about making me a die-hard fan of your baseball team? If you can grasp that, you can grasp how to make disciples today. Read more

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2018-07-12T05:37:05-06:00

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What Being (Almost) Kicked Out of McDonald’s Taught Me about Those Outside the Church

Last updated on: July 12, 2018 at 5:37 am   By Josh Daffern

Last week as I was deciding I would never enter a certain McDonald's again, I understood why so many people walk away from church. Read more

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2018-07-09T07:37:22-06:00

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6 Rules for Church Growth (and Health)

Last updated on: July 9, 2018 at 7:37 am   By Josh Daffern

Churches don't grow on accident. There are many conditions needed for a thriving church, but here are 6 to get you started. Read more

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2018-07-05T08:10:30-06:00

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3 Major Ways the Church is Making it Hard for the Unchurched Trying to Find God

Last updated on: July 5, 2018 at 8:10 am   By Josh Daffern

In Acts 15 some wanted to build a moat around the church and burn the drawbridges. In the 21st century we struggle with the same tension. Read more

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2018-06-28T09:08:32-06:00

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Why Southern Baptists Need J.D. Greear’s Views on Homosexuality

Last updated on: June 28, 2018 at 9:08 am   By Josh Daffern

J.D. Greear is getting shot at from behind for taking a view on homosexuality that more and more churches need to take today. Read more

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2018-06-27T07:44:45-06:00

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What King Solomon Would Say About Today’s Social Media Environment

Last updated on: June 27, 2018 at 7:44 am   By Josh Daffern

What's the best way to interact online in a culture that's grown more divisive and hostile? King Solomon has some ancient wisdom for us. Read more

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2018-06-14T06:28:09-06:00

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Don’t Let Your Church Be the Door-to-Door VCR Salesman

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 6:28 am   By Josh Daffern

Your church can be like a frustrated door-to-door VCR salesman in 2018, or you can lovingly help usher your church into the 21st century. Read more

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2018-06-11T05:42:47-06:00

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Instead of Wringing our Hands in Despair, Here are 5 Things Churches Can Do Tomorrow to Jumpstart Growth

Last updated on: June 11, 2018 at 5:42 am   By Josh Daffern

Don't throw up your hands in despair. Don't give up. Your church can start growing tomorrow. Here are five practical places to start. Read more

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2018-06-08T06:55:35-06:00

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Why the Church Should Have the Perfect Solution to Suicide (And Why It Doesn’t)

Last updated on: June 8, 2018 at 6:55 am   By Josh Daffern

The church has the perfect solution to two of the biggest contributing factors to suicide, but we're figuring out a way to muck it up instead. Read more

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