
Across the United States, Giving Tuesday will be celebrated on December 1, 2020.
The day kicks off the giving season, offering a counterbalance to the materialism of Black Friday shopping. (more…)
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Across the United States, Giving Tuesday will be celebrated on December 1, 2020.
The day kicks off the giving season, offering a counterbalance to the materialism of Black Friday shopping. (more…)
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We were in the middle of a care group gathering at church. People would share some of their deepest struggles, and then, inevitably, a leader in training would derail the conversation with unhelpful questions.
It’s not uncommon. We often tap people for leadership who show deep spiritual growth before we’ve noticed they need to grow in how to care for others. For many people, it’s not that they don’t have the potential to be strong leaders in your church—it’s that they aren’t ready yet. They need vetting and training. [Read more…]
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By Keri Wyatt Kent
When is the worst time to launch a brand-new discipleship program? You might ask Discovery Church in Colorado Springs. You might also ask them how to grow your church during a global pandemic.
In late January, Discovery Church in Colorado Springs, CO, launched a three-tier discipleship program at their church. About six weeks later, the COVID-19 pandemic sent their entire discipleship program online. [Read more…]