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STUDENT MINISTRY: Christmas Time is Around the Corner
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With Halloween in the rearview mirror, it is now time for us to focus our attention on the celebration of Christmas and how we can optimize the holiday for ministry impact. There is no mandate from Scripture to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but it does provide opportunities for us to talk about Him and to share Christ’s love with a lonely and hurting world. This is especially true in the lives of students who may not know much about Jesus and His birth, but they do understand love when they ...
HEALTHY CHURCHES: Removing Barriers And Obstructions
Mobilizing believers and mobilizing your church sounds simple, but it is not easy. There are always obstacles in the way that separate us from the task and even sin that creates a barrier in our relationship with the Lord. Psalm 66:18 says, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” Step one in mobilization is removing any barriers in your own heart and life. It requires a...