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2017-04-27T04:57:53-06:00

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The Church Bubble is Real — And Worse Than You Think

Last updated on: April 27, 2017 at 4:57 am   By Josh Daffern

Much as a media bubble caused the journalistic world to miss the rise of Trump, a church bubble is having a devastating effect on American Christianity. Read more

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2017-04-24T05:14:24-06:00

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8 Things Google Just Told Us About How to Reach Today’s Teenagers

Last updated on: April 24, 2017 at 5:14 am   By Josh Daffern

Google just gifted the church some incredible insights into today's teenagers. Any church that wants to impact the next generation should pay attention. Read more

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2017-04-20T05:20:49-06:00

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3 Out-of-the-Box Ministry Teams Your Church Needs to Create

Last updated on: April 20, 2017 at 5:20 am   By Josh Daffern

If your church wants to harness the new platforms of the 21st century to reach people for Jesus, here are three ministry teams you need to create. Read more

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2017-04-26T07:47:56-06:00

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3 Mistakes Most Churches Made on Easter

Last updated on: April 26, 2017 at 7:47 am   By Josh Daffern

Hopefully your Easter services were incredible and highly attended, but churches who fail to turn Easter guests into regular attenders usually make these three mistakes. Read more

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2017-04-13T04:52:34-06:00

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5 Church Rules That Are Made to Be Broken

Last updated on: April 13, 2017 at 4:52 am   By Josh Daffern

In honor of Jesus, the chief rebel and instigator of our faith, here are five church rules that are made to be broken today. Read more

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2017-04-04T06:00:10-06:00

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5 False Teachings in the Evangelical World

Last updated on: April 4, 2017 at 6:00 am   By Josh Daffern

As an Evangelical, it's easy to spot heresy outside of our world. But when we take a closer look, there's false teachings in our own house. Read more

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2017-04-03T05:28:31-06:00

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Is Inviting Someone to Church a Legitimate Form of Evangelism or Just a Cop Out?

Last updated on: April 3, 2017 at 5:28 am   By Josh Daffern

Churches today seem to have two distinct approaches to evangelism. Which one is right? Which one is a cop out? Read more

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2017-03-28T05:11:28-06:00

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5 Ways to Reach People Who Couldn’t Care Less About Church

Last updated on: March 28, 2017 at 5:11 am   By Josh Daffern

Apathy is the new hostility. If your church truly wants to reach those who are disinterested about church, here are five ways to start. Read more

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2017-03-23T05:58:46-06:00

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Why Do You Have to Be a Republican to Be a Christian Today?

Last updated on: March 23, 2017 at 5:58 am   By Josh Daffern

If religion is meant to transcend politics, then why does it seem like you have to vote one political party to be a Christian? Read more

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2017-03-21T05:12:31-06:00

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The Thing That Keeps Most Non-Religious People Away From Church and 3 Ways to Solve It

Last updated on: March 21, 2017 at 5:12 am   By Josh Daffern

The reason most people stay away from church isn't what you think. Here's three ways to begin to make an impact in your world. Read more

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