by Rev. Heather Vais, Program Coordinator, Canada Ministries/The Vine
The bulletin is often the topic of a great deal of debate in many churches. Some churches keep the bulletin as simple as possible with minimal announcements …

by The Rev. Dr. Art Van Seters
Of course, being hospitable in welcoming family, friends and others into our homes is an unqualified good. Indeed, some cultures lay a great deal of importance on being hospitable …

by Don Muir, Deputy Clerk, General Assembly Office
I often receive requests for the following resources. This is not an exhaustive list, but I hope it raises awareness of documents that are available to support the …

Don Muir, Associate Secretary, General Assembly Office
Not long ago, virtually every clerk of session recorded session meeting minutes in a bound, hardcover book. For many clerks, those days are long gone since they now tap …

by Glynis Williams
In 2007, while working with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Damascus, Syria, I learned that Syrian law welcomed the millions of Iraqis seeking refuge in their country, as guests. I …

by John-Peter Smit
Over the years, we have tried to grow the church by using a variety of different methods. Natural Church Development is not a method for church growth. It is instead a process …

by Rev. Dr. Jim Sitler

How are opportunities for hospitality recognized and employed in a small or rural congregation? Knox Church, Gravenhurst, located in cottage country in Muskoka, Ontario, is mostly senior in age, with limited …

by David Phillips
Giving and Receiving Hospitality is a series of 10 books ranging from Giving and Receiving Hospitality for Young Children to Giving and Receiving Hospitality for Adults, as well as books on specific topics. …

Over the years, I have been in many different churches throughout the country. Almost without exception I have concluded that while we all claim to be friendly, most of the time we really are not. …

by Christine Ball
The gift of hospitality has deep biblical roots stretching back to our ancestor Abraham entertaining visitors. It is grounded firmly in Hebraic and Near Eastern culture, where the gift of hospitality could literally …