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Spirituality in Secular Spaces: A Practical Missional Ecclesiology
Spirituality in Secular Spaces: The Challenge As religiosity shifts in our contemporary culture, the Church must shift its perspective to ensure that an orthodox but adaptive future is possible. We Continue Reading
Thriving Rural Churches in Context of Decline
Introduction: Jurgen Moltmann’s assertion, “True hope is lived in the giving of oneself to the future of the hopeless…. Faith is manifested in love for those in need,”[1] resonates deeply Continue Reading
Bridging the Gap: Uniting Generations at Abundant Praise Baptist Church
Nestled in the heart of the Silverleaf community of Durham, North Carolina, Abundant Praise Baptist Church stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability in the face of societal and Continue Reading
Drop the Mic
Introduction Imagine a church where people spend less time arguing and more time listening to the stories behind the arguments. I set out to offer my denomination, The United Methodist Continue Reading
Brick Walls Behind Opened Doors
What are the qualities of an effective leader in pastoral ministry? For some, homiletical skill, education, faithfulness, service, integrity, and the non-negotiable element of God’s call are more than enough. Continue Reading
(Re)membering the Connection
The Role of the District Superintendent as Chief Missional Strategist Rev. Elizabeth C. Abel The role of a District Superintendent (DS) in the United Methodist Church (UMC) has its roots Continue Reading
One Table: A Theology of Nourishment
Appetizers: Historic Information “Food matters,” as Dr. Jennifer Ayres, author of the book Good Food: Grounded Practical Theology wrote.[1] Yet we live in a society where adequate, nourishing food is Continue Reading