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 18 Dec 2007 | Assessing church changes: Year in review and looking ahead |
| | The end of a year and the beginning of the next signals a time for reflection and goal-setting for church leaders and consultants. Church Central offers a variety of tools to assess church health, effective change, and successful ministries. |
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| 11 Dec 2007 | Seven ways to keep Christmas guests |
| | Not only is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year, it is the most widely attended season for churches. Dr. Chuck Lawless offers church leaders and consultants seven great ideas for welcoming and keeping visitors who venture in during the holidays. |
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| 10 Dec 2007 | Is violence at churches a call for more security? |
| | Colorado churches in shock after bloody Sunday. |
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| 07 Nov 2007 | 5 types of Christians: Study shows 3 types as unchurched |
| | Churches interested in reaching unchurched people may find themselves opening their doors to believers of various types. New research shows varying degrees of faith and action among American Christians, most of whom don't attend church. |
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| 02 Oct 2007 | BOOK REVIEW: ‘Who Stole My Church?' |
| | Bestselling author Gordon MacDonald answers the question of "What to Do When the Church You Love Tries to Enter the 21st Century" with a compelling story. He offers hope, suggesting that church change doesn't have to chase away long-time believers. He shows the potential for discipleship—at any age. |
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| 07 Jun 2007 | Prayer reports can enlist participation |
| | While most believers would agree prayer is a cornerstone of Christianity, polls show few are satisfied with their prayer life. However, sharing about answers to prayer can spark excitement and encourage others to pray. |
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| 20 Apr 2007 | How to bring Bill Gates to church |
| | Making church matter to people may not work through traditional evangelism techniques. Instead, research shows, the friends and relatives makes church important to those around them. |
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| 06 Mar 2007 | Great youth ministry means more than a superstar staff member |
| | Healthy ministry to youth is not about star-quality leaders, trendy worship sets or camp counseling. Consultant Mark DeVries explains the basics that build a solid ministry to youth based on the church's overall mission. |
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| 27 Feb 2007 | Diagnose: Is the church a praying church? |
| | The question for this month, "Is the church a praying church?" may well be the most important question of the eight questions we will ask. |
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| 22 Feb 2007 | Church leaders don't need more time to pray |
| | Turns out prayer may not necessarily be a matter of time, but of perspective. |
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