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Our articles include an exploration of the church from its humble beginnings, its current reality and how it is being reshaped.
Telling stories about people and organizations reshaping what it looks like to be The Body of Christ in new, creative, or unique expressions.
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Opus Dei: Doing God’s work at work
After coming to Christ, it is common to ask, “What now?” Joining a church is an easy first step, if not already attending one. Once in, it is common to hear about the call to disci
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Reshaping the Church
Deaf Missions closes the gap in the Gospel’s reach
Deaf Missions is an organization equipped to spread the Gospel to the deaf community through their own language, culture and identity, according to their website.
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Reshaping the Church
Using unconventional evangelism to connect a community
Washington City Church of the Brethren has taken a unique approach to create community in the heart of Washington, D.C., with the mantra of “Pursuing peace, justice and wholeness w
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Reshaping the Church
Asbury outpouring: From Wilmore to ends of the Earth
Anna Grace Legband was one of the thousands who experienced “the Outpouring” at Asbury, named so to represent an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. She said she has seen its far-reachi
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Reshaping the Church
Being the hands and feet of Christ: College students aid in Hurricane Helene relief
In the Southeast of the United States, the end of September brought unprecedented destruction. In a matter of days, Hurricane Helene tore a deadly path through multiple states, rav
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Reshaping the Church
Planting seeds and sharing Lives: How a gardening ministry cultivates community
One small church in Hilliard, Ohio makes disciples by working alongside other churches to bring the local community into Christ-centered relationships in tangible and practical way
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Reshaping the Church
The Olive Press supports women in need
When Rachel Morse began working at a stationary company, she never would have imagined the kingdom work God had in store for her. What started as a hobby, printing her artwork and
An exploration of important questions facing The Body of Christ, why they matter, potential answers, and implications.
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What does the Bible say about going to church?
Why do Christians have to go to church? What is the core essence of attending church, and what does it mean for new believers? Let's take a look at Scripture. “Come to me, all wh
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Big Questions
How are micro churches moving beyond the U.S.?
Richmond Baptist Church is headstarting the micro church movement in Adelaide, Australia by redefining the purpose of small groups, utilizing them to work from the inside out.
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Big Questions
Dating by faith: Finding love by following Christ
In a world where dating often feels like a confusing maze of apps, swipes and superficial encounters, many Christians are seeking a different path — one that aligns with their fait
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The importance of a relationship with Jesus
God desires to have an individual relationship with all of us where we can learn and grow as believers. God sent His son, Jesus, to die for us because He wanted us to have freedom
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Big Questions
Is it important for families to worship together?
Parents play an essential role in their child’s spiritual development and understanding of the importance of family in God’s kingdom. Additionally, imparting faith in your children
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How to prepare a theologically sound house church leader
The current rise of house churches has been a hot topic since the COVID-19 pandemic. During this pause of life, many Christians reevaluated the concept of authentic fellowship and
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Big Questions
How to start a microchurch
Starting up a new church requires many factors: having a specific mission, experimenting with different processes, building a structure and following the direction God is pointing
A deep dive into the defining events in the history of the church. These stories give context to where we have been and allow us to consider future possibilities.
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Invisible churches create space for enslaved Christians
What does it look like to practice discipleship in secrecy? Invisible churches, or invisible institutions, described by historians as the spiritual gatherings that occurred away
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Church History
Saddleback Church and the rise of megachurches
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them,” Matthew 18:20. God is among the few and He is among the many. Whether the size of a congregation is 15 or 1,500...
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Church History
St. Augustine’s impact echos today
St. Augustine, is one of the most famous Christian figures of all time, but many Christians may wonder, why is he so important to the faith?
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Church History
Railroad chapel cars: Church on wheels
From the 1890s to the 1940s, religious leaders found a way to use railroads to spread the Word of God. The creation of railroad chapel cars meant going from town to town, providing
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Church History
John Calvin’s beliefs and impact on the church
French theologian John Calvin became one of the most influential figures to participate in the Protestant Reformation and he impacted the church by developing his own doctrine of b
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Church History
The Council of Nicaea unifies the Church under the Nicene Creed
In the first centuries of the Church, Christianity began to spread across the modern Roman Empire, reaching multiple countries and people groups. Scholars constructed their own
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Church History
The Great Schism
In 1054, the split between the Western Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church completely altered the practices and beliefs of the Church that still resonate today.
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A collection of articles pulled weekly from other sources that celebrate people or organizations thinking about church differently.
Editorial
Helping to frame the conversation of what it means to be The Body of Christ. Commentary from our editorial team on the challenges and opportunities we face as the Church.