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Another Way to Do Youth Ministry Campus Ministry Ministry: Some Thought Questions

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Tim Schmoyer, at “Life in Student Ministry,” has posted “6 Ways to Integrate Teens into Your Church.” Here are the six — 1. Serve in the church service. 2. Invite teenagers to youth leader meetings. 3. Encourage your Sr. Pastor … Continue reading →

Posted in Multi-generational/Orange Ministry, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

It’s Thanksgiving! Three Church of Christ Practices I’m Grateful For

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Even better than Christmas. It takes much less preparation — but yet it requires some serious investment of time. Families travel across continents to be together on Thanksgiving — even if they don’t much like … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches of Christ, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Community Disciplines: Community Disciplines: Romans on Discipline, Part 3 (chapter 14b)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Offense Some who oppose the instrument would argue that they are “offended” by the instrument, a concept taken from the KJV translation — (Rom 14:20-21 KJV) 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; … Continue reading →

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Community Disciplines: Community Disciplines: Romans on Discipline, Part 2 (chapter 14b)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Stumbling blocks (Rom 14:13b ESV) 13b rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. Paul is ever the pastor, and while he is very concerned that we not divide over differences, he … Continue reading →

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Community Disciplines: Community Disciplines: Romans on Discipline, Part 2 (chapter 14b)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Romans 14 is quite controversial in the Churches of Christ today, because it runs so contrary to much of our preaching. (Rom 14:6 ESV)  6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Disciplines, Romans, Uncategorized | 34 Comments

Attractional vs. Missional: A Presentation by Alan Hirsch, Part 5 (The Holy Laundromat)

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This one is entirely experimental, as described in a comment by reader Adam several weeks ago. Here is my wife’s idea – and I think it’s brilliant!! … Laundromats exist in low-income, neglected areas. Laundromats are already a meeting and … Continue reading →

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Attractional vs. Missional: A Presentation by Alan Hirsch, Part 4 (The Trailer Park Small Group)

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This is a tough one to write about — because it makes me feel small. Let me explain. A friend of mine, a little older than me, and his wife raised two children they adopted as infants. I think the … Continue reading →

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Attractional vs. Missional: A Presentation by Alan Hirsch, Part 3 (The Angel Tree Ministry)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Okay … I’m going to do something that may prove deeply stupid. It won’t be the first time, but sometimes you just got to try things. I’m going to offer a series of examples of missional efforts by an attractional … Continue reading →

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Attractional vs. Missional: A Presentation by Alan Hirsch, Part 2

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Now, what does this mean for the contemporary church? What does Alan Hirch’s teaching mean for a Church of Christ’s leadership? Well, let me suggest a handful of thoughts — I’ve spoken to a surprising number of preachers who struggle … Continue reading →

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Attractional vs. Missional: A Presentation by Alan Hirsch, Part 1.5 (A Guest Post by Charles McLean)

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[Very occasionally, I move a comment from a reader to the main posts, to make certain the readers who only subscribe to the posts read it. This comment by Charles McLean takes the discussion in an excellent direction.] [The last … Continue reading →

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