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Measure twice, cut once

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January 15, 2011 at 3:35 pm.

I was never a very good carpenter.

How to turn off the unchurched

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January 9, 2011 at 11:47 am.

Here’s some good news: the vast majority of the unchurched are receptive to an invitation to church. The problem is that few active churchgoers actually reach out to their neighbors and friends.

Meet Mark Batterson

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January 4, 2011 at 9:00 am.

Mark Batterson was five years old when his parents took him to a movie theater

Are you a coach?

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January 4, 2011 at 8:08 am.

How come a team with all the superstar talent fails to win, while another teamHow come a team with all the superstar talent fails to win, while another team

Church Executive, January 2011, Volume 10, Issue 1

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January 3, 2011 at 10:38 am.

Among the highlights of this issue is an interview with Mark Batterson, senior pastor, National Community Church, Washington D.C. Also included are articles about ten trends for the church in the next ten years and why vacation Bible school is still relevant.

The unthinkable: Responding to sexual abuse allegations

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January 3, 2011 at 9:00 am.

Churches spend considerable amounts of time and effort to put in place policies and procedures designed to prevent occurrences of child abuse within their ministries.

Why Vacation Bible School is still relevant, still reaching

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January 3, 2011 at 9:00 am.

Experience has shown us that Vacation Bible School is still effective in reaching kids for Christ. Dating back to 1894, how do churches keep this program relevant to boys and girls today? The greatest change I have seen in VBS in my 19 years as a children’s director is the curriculum. Years ago we had a Bible story each day with a few basic activities. Of course we added fun songs, crafts and games to make it exciting for the kids, but it was mainly an extension of the regular Sunday study.

Truth, at last

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January 3, 2011 at 9:00 am.

Truth comes hard for the Crystal Cathedral, as it blames the recession

Kids and connection came first for this church’s vision

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January 3, 2011 at 8:00 am.

Kansas City Baptist Temple’s innovative strategy led them to new priorities and away from a worship center expansion.

Electrical fires can devastate your church

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January 3, 2011 at 8:00 am.

Fires can cause severe damage not only to the property, but also to the congregation itself as it must cope with the lasting effects of the devastation.