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Where to serve

Did you know that supposedly over 75% of Americans claim to be Christians? That’s an insane number. There’s no way it’s really they’re all Christians. You can tell by their fruit, by how they live. But still, 75% compared to other countries is phenomenal. Can you guess where I’m going with this? In this video, I [...]

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If you’ve been a Christian for three years…

What if churches kicked members out after three years of attending? Why would churches even want to do that? In this video, I share why I think churches might be better off if they followed a similar policy. More importantly, though, I explain why you’ll definitely be better off if you adopt an “after three [...]

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How a slimy, bald man encouraged me

The service was over. I remember I played drums in the worship band that day. I don’t remember the sermon. Everyone’s filing out the doors at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone’s cheerful. “I think we’re having lunch downstairs,” I hear someone say. “Hey, Marshall, can I talk to you for a moment.” I turn to [...]

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How do I connect in a small group, Bible study?

Small group, Bible studies, especially the heavily interactive type, can make some people feel uneasy. Small groups can straight up scare some people. Are you one of these people? Would you rather attend a larger gathering than participate in a small study? Would you like to better connect in small groups? The questions come up: [...]

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How your serving can solve 3 problems with small group studies

The other day, I read a post by Jason Wert at Spin The Axis about why he’s not a big fan of small groups. I knew I needed to write about small group studies after reading his thoughts. First off, I’d like to say I’m not disagreeing with Jason. The issues he raises are legitimate [...]

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