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[RESOURCE] How well do you know your community? One way to learn more about the area your church serves is through community research. It gives us tools to go below surface observations. And it can lay a foundation for effective witness and transformation of your community. What would you like to learn about your community? How would that benefit your church's ministry? #Boston #communityresearch #church

You want to learn more about your community, but where do you start? One way is to explore the various approaches to community research. These approaches can help with community-building or development in a way that leads to transformation. https://lnkd.in/e9eZGK2X #Boston #churches #communityresearch

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An emphasis on serving others, a focus on values, and sense of community and connectedness are among the many benefits of studying at a Catholic school. Check out one of our past blog posts to find even more reasons: https://buff.ly/3jfx3lX #smcsimpact #teachmeGDK

How do you reach out to your city with the Love of Christ? YOU NEED A STAIR STEP APPROACH TO SHOWING AND SHARING THE GOSPEL: Overview: The challenges that cities face… racial tension, economic inequities, food disparities, transportation challenges, drug abuse, health problems, increasing crime rates, gangs, etc… Can only be solved by churches, not for profits, and students working together to SHOW and SHARE the good news of Jesus. Because only the Gospel changes hearts and minds! The Gospel is the only way to transform a person, a family, a community, a town, a city, a nation. John Stott put it this way- “Evangelism is the major instrument of social change. For the gospel changes people and changed people can change society.” True lasting transformation will only occur when the Gospel is prioritized and connected to the work. THREE STEP STRATEGY: o  Hand Out: Necessities of life… food, clothing, shelter o  Hand Up: Change the thinking through education and life skills training o  Handshake: Long term life mentoring and guidance through faith-based partners Goals: • No child goes home on the weekend “food insecure” • 50 churches working together to show and share the Gospel • 250 classes taught throughout the city (relational bridges) • Thousands of students being trained in the class and in real world experience to show and share the Good News • Every school is adopted by several churches • Every school has reading mentors & lunch buddies • 20 Red Trucks going to food deserts every weekend • 500 Inner City Kids going to camp each summer https://lnkd.in/eefUKJuS

Reviving Accountability in Churches: Confronting Sin & Building Stronger Communities Discover the importance of accountability in churches today. Join us as we discuss the lack of challenge to individuals and the need to confront sin and personal growth. Learn how to create a more accountable and impactful church community. #AccountabilityInChurches #ConfrontingSin #PersonalGrowth #BuildingStrongCommunities #ChurchAccountability #ChristianFaith #ChurchLeadership #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchCommunity #ChristianLiving

Starting a church is hard. That’s why Water the Plants prays for new and affiliating congregations and their leaders in different regional ministries each month. In Jan., it's the Northern Lights and the Oregon & Southwest Idaho regions. To get the full list, comment on this post and we’ll DM you the link! #ccdoc

Discover the secret to expanding your church's reach with an Outreach Avatar! This concept helps you create a detailed profile of your ideal church member, enhancing community engagement and developing impactful ministries. Dive into our latest blog post to learn how to get started and make a meaningful impact in your community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJ35wgJb #effectivechurch #churchgrowth #pastors #church #outreach #ministry

Discover the secret to expanding your church's reach with an Outreach Avatar! This concept helps you create a detailed profile of your ideal church member, enhancing community engagement and developing impactful ministries. Dive into our latest blog post to learn how to get started and make a meaningful impact in your community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_RnsNtN #effectivechurch #churchgrowth #pastors #church #outreach #ministry

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