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The Wonder and Mystery of God | Growing Transforming Churches
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The Wonder and Mystery of God. Worship focuses on the mystery and wonder of God. The Wonder and Mystery of God’s Presence in Daily Life. Psalm 139 beautifully shares aspects of the mysteries and wonders of God’s eternal presence. It is one of my favorite passages. Where do I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there. If I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,. I often e...
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Practical Sermons | Growing Transforming Churches
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From sermons, I learn practical ways to handle daily life. The story of two ministers. Scott and John attended the same seminary. Both learned,. Do not dumb down your sermons. Congregants, they were told, need to decide for themselves how they might apply spiritual teachings. Something happened to Scott that led him. To follow this advice. John, attending seminary10 years later, practiced what he had been taught. One church grew dramatically. The other did not. To some extent, but sermons had far more im...
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July | 2012 | Growing Transforming Churches
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Archive for July, 2012. This ministry stresses the importance of applying spiritual teachings. How important is it to apply spiritual teachings? Listen to what Jesus taught:. Everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall because it had been founded on rock. I feel enthusiastic when I talk to people about this church. Sharing stories is one of the be...
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Joy and Laughter | Growing Transforming Churches
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There is a lot of joy and laughter in this place. At the church I first visited, after not attending one for 30 years, I noticed that the co-ministers were very joyful. I thought to myself, Is this for real? As I came to know them, I realized that they were authentically joyous. The congregation seemed alive with positive emotional energy. The helpful sermons attracted me. I began attending classes and applying spiritual teachings. My life began changing in positive ways. Anatomy of an Illness,. For many...
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May | 2012 | Growing Transforming Churches
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Archive for May, 2012. From sermons, I learn practical ways to handle daily life. The story of two ministers. Scott and John attended the same seminary. Both learned,. Do not dumb down your sermons. Congregants, they were told, need to decide for themselves how they might apply spiritual teachings. Something happened to Scott that led him. To follow this advice. John, attending seminary10 years later, practiced what he had been taught. One church grew dramatically. The other did not. To some extent, but ...
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April | 2012 | Growing Transforming Churches
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Archive for April, 2012. Churches As Transforming Communities. Which is more important, church growth or transforming more lives? Over the years, there has been a great deal of emphasis on church growth. But many people are getting tired of focusing on numbers, often without much success. All three of these churches grew rapidly. Without any special attention. We are continually reminded here of God’s love for us. 2 There is a lot of joy and laughter in this place. Clergy, lay leaders, staff, etc.).
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Sermons that Inspire | Growing Transforming Churches
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I find the sermons here almost always inspiring and interesting. People need to feel hopeful about their lives changing in positive ways. Inspiring people helps them take sermons seriously and apply spiritual practices. Several years ago, Janet and I attended a workshop that Adam Hamilton, a very successful minister who attracts thousands of people each weekend. Here is part of what he shared:. 2) Inspire them. Inspired people follow through on applying aspects of sermon lessons. I remember a minister ha...
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June | 2012 | Growing Transforming Churches
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Archive for June, 2012. The Wonder and Mystery of God. Worship focuses on the mystery and wonder of God. The Wonder and Mystery of God’s Presence in Daily Life. Psalm 139 beautifully shares aspects of the mysteries and wonders of God’s eternal presence. It is one of my favorite passages. Where do I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there. If I make my bed in the depths, you are there. I often experience mystery and wonder as I walk my dog in the ...
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About | Growing Transforming Churches
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Served for seven years as minister in a church that grew. He has worked as Director of Education for one denomination and Coordinator of Adult Education for a large church. Our purpose is to help churches grow by offering a. Survey that helps leaders evaluate the ministry essentials that really make a difference. Many churches have been unable to grow. The good news. Is that churches that improved certain ministry essentials increased average attendance by 23% per year! You can download the.
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Growing Transforming Churches | Page 2
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Churches As Transforming Communities. Which is more important, church growth or transforming more lives? Over the years, there has been a great deal of emphasis on church growth. But many people are getting tired of focusing on numbers, often without much success. All three of these churches grew rapidly. Without any special attention. We are continually reminded here of God’s love for us. 2 There is a lot of joy and laughter in this place. From the sermons, I learn practical ways to handle daily life.