Tag Archives: evangelism

Adults, Adolescents, and Christianity

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

What do young people believe?  What is the difference between those young people who continue to be a part of a Christian congregation and those who leave the church when they become adult? Who has the greatest influence on the … Continue reading →

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Tribal Mindset vs. Missional Mindset

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

I found this post HERE. Question: In what ways does this issue of tribal vs. missional mindset effect our life together at Peace Lutheran? These two mindsets involve fundamentally different values. The highest value of a community with a tribal … Continue reading →

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Delaying Adulthood ..and sharing the Gospel

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

There is a new journal out that focuses on the transition to adulthood that includes an excellent article entitled: What’s Going on with Young People Today? The Long and Twisting Path to Adulthood. You can read the entire article HERE. … Continue reading →

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Barna reports on the health of Mainline Protestant Churches

Posted on December 8, 2009 by admin

From The Barna Research group: When Baby Boomers were born, the Protestant landscape of America was dominated by the six major mainline denominations. (Those bodies are typically considered to be the American Baptist Churches in the USA; the Episcopal Church; … Continue reading →

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The Gospel… Old vs. New

Posted on November 24, 2009 by admin

Kevin DeYoung has posted a wonderful reflection on the Gospel and how it is so often distorted in our age. DeYoung writes: Paul’s approach with non-Christians in Athens is instructive for us (Acts 17:16-34).  First, Paul is provoked that the … Continue reading →

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The Externally Focused Church – Sundays in Lent at 11:30 AM

Posted on March 3, 2009 by admin

Join Christians from around the Burlington area as we discuss what it means to be an externally focused church . We will be joining Christians from several congregations in town who will be reading though the the book The Externally … Continue reading →

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Penn of "Penn and Teller" talks about an Encounter with a Christian

Posted on December 21, 2008 by admin

Definitely worth listening to….

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What is Christmas Really About?

Posted on December 9, 2008 by admin

This 10 minute video was made by St. Helen’s Bishopsgate, an Anglican congregation in London. That’s Christmas! from andy pearce on Vimeo.

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How to live more missionally in suburbia

Posted on September 30, 2008 by admin

Ed Stetzer the Director of Lifeway Research and Lifeway’s Missiologist in Residence. Stetzer was recently interview on his opinions about life and ministry in the suburbs. This interview is short and helpful and I encourage you to read the entire … Continue reading →

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Why Bother Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ?

Posted on July 25, 2008 by admin

  Why should anyone bother to be a Christian?  This is one of those great questions that more and more people seem to be asking these days. And many ask it with a sincere conviction that as a believer you … Continue reading →

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sub.text

Posted on July 13, 2008 by admin

I invite you to check out a new blog called sub•text, which focuses on "the preaching and practice of the gospel in the suburban context." The blog includes articles on suburban mission, the latest news and research about suburban life, … Continue reading →

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The Christian Worldview in 3 minutes

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

Here is an interesting presentation of the Christian worldview in 3-minutes. This presentation is not as comprehensive, Christ centered, or Cross focused as I would like…but it is helpful nonetheless. The Big Story Christianity Today magazine has an interview with … Continue reading →

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How to Convert Someone to the Truth

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

Do not annoy or hate anyone – neither for faith, nor for his evil deeds… If you want to convert someone to truth, then grieve over him, with tears and love say a word or two to him, but do … Continue reading →

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