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Two principles I learned in Jerusalem that will help you connect new people at your church
Best Practices, Small Group Placement Greg Curtis Best Practices, Small Group Placement Greg Curtis

Two principles I learned in Jerusalem that will help you connect new people at your church

When on a boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee last month, I reflected on my time walking down the road Jesus took into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. I thought of 2 principles from that experience that will help all of us connect people better this year at our churches. Here they are.

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3 causes for process breakdown in your church (1 of 3)

3 causes for process breakdown in your church (1 of 3)

The human body is equipped to do some remarkable things, especially when one of it's processes get's interrupted. The Body of Christ is equipped to do some remarkable things as well when processes and systems get disrupted. Not all these things are good, especially if they last for too long. Discover what they are and the 3 causes for process breakdown in this first of a 3 part series on causes and cures of process problems in your church.

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How wine tasting is affecting liquor stores (& what it means for your church)

How wine tasting is affecting liquor stores (& what it means for your church)

Really?! Wine tasting?

Yep. My wife and I love to go wine tasting, especially up the Central Coast of California not far from where we live. The best part? You don't have to buy a single bottle. This is how a lot of people select and enjoy wine today. It's also how many people select and enjoy churches.

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