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Sharing the Story With and Through Our Youth
November 28, 2011
Sharing the Story With and Through Our Youth

by Jacqui Foxall
After wrapping up Day 4 of our VBS program I had a visit with two of our teen helpers, who happened to be sisters.  The theme of the day had been: “God loves …

Welcome to the CrossWalk: A Holy Week Spiritual Journey
January 11, 2011
Welcome to the CrossWalk: A Holy Week Spiritual Journey

Holy Week is a time of great drama involving celebration, conflict, nourishment, betrayal and self-examining prayer. What a time to sit in a pew and merely be told the story. It is a time to …

Stories of Evangelism and Outreach
July 20, 2010
Stories of Evangelism and Outreach

There is no “one size fits all” program for churches striving to reach out to the communities in which they serve. Jesus invites us first to love God and then to love our neighbour as …

A Review of Taking Your Church to the Next Level by Gary L. McIntosh
April 22, 2010
A Review of <em>Taking Your Church to the Next Level</em> by Gary L. McIntosh

Book Review by Tori Smit
Taking Your Church to the Next Level: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, by Gary L. McIntosh (Baker Books, 2009)
Many factors affect a congregation’s ministry and growth, but two …

How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Church
April 15, 2010
How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Church

by Tori Smit, Associate Secretary, The Vine
Choosing the right curriculum for your church can be an exciting and challenging undertaking. Whether the curriculum is to be used by your church school, mid-week Bible study group …