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"Maybe they're always talking to us, but are they doing anything with us? What are they actually doing?" If you're asking those same questions about the people in your church, read how Holy Martyrs was able to deepen engagement within their parish using MinistryPlatform. ACSTCatholic #MinistryPlatform #ChurchEngagement #ChurchGrowth #ChurchTechnology https://bit.ly/3sqHbgD

In order for a church to effectively serve their local body of believers, they must know their church reach — the area in which most of their members are concentrated. Here are some ways to define and map your reach area. https://lnkd.in/gRTgkpMk

The decision to do the good things. No matter what is the outcome.

Today we talk about the rise in extremism even within mainline Christian churches. The conversation is sparked by an article from David French, a conservative intellectual and writer. We delve into topics such as the polarization brought by Donald Trump's rise, the impact of racism and social media in religious communities, and the necessity for civility and open-mindedness in contemporary Christianity. We reflect on the nature of church divisions and the need for empathy and understanding in both religious and political spheres. 00:00 Introduction: Brandon's Church Dilemma 00:38 David French and Conservative Politics 01:20 Personal Struggles and Church Departure 01:37 The Rise of Trump and Social Media Extremism 01:54 Racism and Adoption Challenges 02:25 Leaving the Church for a Multi-Ethnic Community 02:46 Conservative Church Dynamics 03:38 Trump's Influence on Social Behavior 04:52 Christianity vs. Church Behavior 05:18 Fire Insurance and Twisted Teachings 06:50 Racism and Misogyny in Conversations 10:09 Hope for Social Media Regulation 10:42 Conclusion: The Need for Open Dialogue   The Day My Old Church Canceled Me Was a Very Sad Day [email protected] #davidfrench #nyt #cancelledbychurch #cancelled #pca #presbyterianchurchofamerica @Smarticleshow  @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast  https://lnkd.in/g99ivCNp  

Here's my new blog on Catholic 365, Reflecting on the Incarnation. https://lnkd.in/gJ-WYjsy

Wanting to know how you can get involved with Discipled Church? Here are four easy ways to do so. https://lnkd.in/eBuE5VDz

𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞? As a Friend of The Gideons, you have the flexibility to choose how you contribute to our mission. Some Friends choose to support us through regular prayers for our ministry, while others decide to actively participate by providing financial contributions or assisting with Scripture placements and distribution efforts. You can decide which level of involvement aligns best with your interests and abilities, knowing that every contribution, whether through prayer or action, plays a vital role in advancing our mission of spreading the Gospel. https://lnkd.in/dBuH6DzV

#LetTheTruthBeTold ... In this episode, we share a short video by digital creator, @LilyBell-Beneaththecrust2023 who has provided some profound food for thought in her short video about saggin. While I give a short perspective, LilyBell has laid out some invaluable thought provoking questions that we certainly can and should reflect upon. When we get to the root cause of what's going on within the Black community, we need to start defining solutions to elevate us to a higher level of consciousness, so that we can unify and build together. This is the key to our legacy and building generational wealth and building strong family and community relationships. ... #saggingpants ... #saggin ... #blackchurch ... #blackschools ... #Powernomics ... #blackcommunity ... #B1 ... #politics ...#blackfamily ... #blackchildren ... #blackexcellence ... #blackbusiness ... #slavery ... #legacy ... #generationalwealth ... #LouiseHicks ... #Aimed2Purpose

Pastors, pastor's wives, church people, What is your most important mission? How could you do that mission the best? Consider: maybe children are central to this mission. Please come think with me. Short video: https://lnkd.in/ggphh4eu