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Patterns of Dysfunction, Pt. 3 – Fruitless Busyness

FRUITLESS BUSYNESS (This is the third installment in a series of articles on worldly alternatives to a gospel focus.) Most churches have certain “big” events ...
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Patterns of Dysfunction, Pt. 2 – The Silver Bullet Solution

Last month I began a series of articles on worldly alternatives to a gospel focus. Remember, these approaches can be deceptively attractive as they shift ...
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Patterns of Dysfunction, Pt. 1 – Building a Crowd

I often find myself thinking through the common patterns that lead to dysfunction and decline in local churches. While there are many factors involved in ...
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