Resources

How Innocence/Guilt and Honour/Shame Cultures Collide
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Andy Paterson

[Part 21] In cross-cultural evangelism we need to understand someone's cultural paradigm. Here is how the two dominating paradigms interact.

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Cultural Paradigms in Evangelism
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Andy Paterson

[Part 20] We must be careful to understand where someone is coming from when engaging in cross-cultural evangelism.

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Answer Questions Like and With Jesus
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Andy Paterson

[Part 19] The best way to respond to many questions we face in evangelism is with a question. And then to point the questioner to the ultimate answer.

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Anticipating the Questions
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[Part 18] We need to be ready to respond to questions others have about faith. Considering the issues we might face can help prepare ourselves.

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Illustrating the Culture
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Andy Paterson

[Part 17] The gospel story intersects with many of the issues that are facing our friends and family, offering opportunities for evangelism.

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3 Ways to Make the Most of Every Opportunity
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Andy Paterson

[Part 16] When opportunities for evangelism arise, how should we respond to make the most of them?

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Gospel Intentionality
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Andy Paterson

[Part 15] Every believer should give thought to how evangelism extends to and shapes every area of their lives. And be intentional about acting on it.

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Does Election Kill Evangelism?
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Andy Paterson

[Part 14] Why should we bother sharing the gospel if those who are going to be saved are already chosen?

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Who is in Charge of Evangelism?
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Andy Paterson

[Part 13] What is the decisive factor in evangelism? What does the Bible teach about it?

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Tasty Speaking
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Andy Paterson

[Part 12] Key to the New Testament model of everyday evangelism is explaining distinctive living with distinctive speaking.

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Deliciously Distinctive Living
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Andy Paterson

[Part 11] As Christians spend their time scattered in their communities, distinctive living is key to evangelism.

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Get Out of the Christian Ghetto
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Andy Paterson

[Part 10] Filling the week with church activities & avoiding any influences from the world causes a problem when it comes to evangelism.

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How to Support Evangelistic Work
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Andy Paterson

[Part 9] The New Testament highlights two practical ways that every believer is able to support evangelism: giving and praying.

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Evangelists and Evangelism in the New Testament
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Andy Paterson

[Part 8] What does the Bible have to say about the distinction between the work of an evangelist and the responsibility of every believer?

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Be Ready to Respond
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Andy Paterson

[Part 7] The Biblical pattern for evangelism is far more natural than many of us would believe.

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Programmes and Professionals
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Andy Paterson

[Part 6] Is our job in evangelism to persuade someone to attend an event, or is there more to it than that?

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We’re All Evangelists – Aren’t We?
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Andy Paterson

[Part 5] We are all called to evangelise, but we are not all evangelists. So, what marks someone out as an ‘evangelist’?

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God's Glory Among the Nations
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Andy Paterson

[Part 4] The command in Psalm 96 not only tells us what and how to declare in evangelism, but also where.

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How to Declare the Glory of God
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Andy Paterson

[Part 3] Declaring the glory of God in Jesus is vital in evangelism. How does the Bible say we are do it?

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Declare His Glory
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Andy Paterson

[Part 2] Evangelism was part of God’s plan even for Israel in the Old Testament. What did it mean that they should “declare his glory”?

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Are You Ready for Evangelism?
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Andy Paterson

[Part 1] It’s easy to feel uncomfortable and even guilty in the face of evangelism. Is this how it’s meant to be?

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A COVID-19 Risk Assessment Template
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Phil Topham

Download a template Risk Assessment which churches can use to help them to decide on how to safely start meeting again after lockdown.

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Health & Safety After Lockdown
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Manny Kemp

The legal coronavirus restrictions that churches in England have gotten used to have been removed. Is it now back to pre-pandemic business as usual?

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Caring for the Chronic Post-Covid
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Ray Evans

How leaders can care for their churches post-pandemic by considering the difference between acute and chronic.

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How to Help Church Members Back into Ministry
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Andy Hunter

How can we gently and patiently help the people in our churches suffering from spiritual atrophy back into ministry after a long lockdown?

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The Chapel Channel
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Joel Murray

How five small village chapels worked together to provide online ministry for their congregations during the coronavirus lockdown.

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5 Reasons Why Zoom Prayer Meetings Might be Here to Stay
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Dan Green

Will Zoom continue to play a key role in church life once the Covid crisis is over?

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Responding to the Ethics of the Covid Vaccine
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John Stevens

As church leaders we want to encourage people to consider the Covid vaccine on the basis of truth and to have a robust theology of God’s common grace.

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Staying Calm and Keeping Perspective: Places of Worship Closure in Scotland
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Andy Hunter

Considerations to help temper frustrations as church buildings in Scotland are ordered to close.

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The Slowness of God
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Andy Hunter

After nearly a year of lockdown and restrictions, how can we wait well for God to act?

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A Winter Risk Assessment Review
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Manny Kemp

A Covid Risk Assessment has become an important part of church ministry and should be reviewed as the pandemic develops.

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Shepherding the 30%
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Andy Paterson

If one in three Christians have stopped attending church online during the pandemic, what can pastor-shepherds do to bring them back?

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Diagnosed by Covid
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Andy Paterson

Many have had a fear of, and some experience of, a COVID-19 diagnosis in 2020. But maybe COVID-19 is leading to a different kind of diagnosis.

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Lessons of a Lockdown Season
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Rachel Sloan

Rachel Sloan shares the lessons she has learnt as God used the pandemic to remind her of valuable truths.

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Pandemic Lessons Learnt in Mississippi
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Mark Howson

Although joint mission between UK and Mississippi churches was put on hold this summer, the desire for mission hasn’t faltered.

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The Challenges and Joys of a Lockdown Women’s Worker
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Rachel Sloan

Rachel Sloan shares the challenges and joys of women’s work through her experiences during lockdown.

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A Positive COVID Test at Church: Now What?
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Phil Topham

What happens if you have a positive case of COVID-19 in someone who has attended your church service?

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Remembering the ‘Can’t Comes’
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Johnny Prime

In the excitement of re-gathering, we must not forget those who would love to re-gather but cannot.

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Shepherding the Flock Back to Church
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Johnny Prime

As Shepherds, pastors are called to gather God’s people together. How should they encourage their flock to return to church after lockdown?

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Why ‘Church In Person’ is Better
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Andy Hunter

Is it really necessary to gather physically in order to have fellowship and worship God as a church?

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Making the Most of a Season of Online Ministry
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Joel Murray

As churches begin to meet physically again after lockdown, how can we make the most of what we have learned in serving our churches online?

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8 Ways the Pandemic has Affected Churches
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Andy Hunter

Churches drastically had to change their ministry when the pandemic hit. Now they are slowly emerging out of lockdown, what effects has it had?

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Neighbour-Love in Word and Deed
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Jon Putt

How do we serve the needs of those around us and serve them with the gospel? One church has been able to do both with Christians Against Poverty.

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Ten Tips for Completing Your COVID-19 Risk Assessment
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Manny Kemp

Churches should aspire to be exemplary in their conduct as lockdown restrictions are relaxed, including a robust risk assessment.

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Wearing Face Masks at Church
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John Stevens

A summary of the rules and implications for churches of the new law from the government about face coverings being mandatory in places of worship.

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How to Rest Without Going Away
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Ray Evans

A holiday abroad might not be advisable this summer, and even a UK break may not be possible either. So how can we get good rest when staying home?

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Five Stages Out of Lockdown for Church Meetings
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Adrian Reynolds

We would love to get back to church meetings as they were before lockdown straight away. Here is an approach to help us on our way.

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A Note on Health and Safety: Legal Duties for Churches
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Manny Kemp

What are the actual legal duties for churches when it comes to health and safety? How does this affect Government guidance in relation to COVID-19?

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Switcher Studio - a Live Streaming Solution for Church Services
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Adrian Reynolds

Switcher Studio could help your live streams and set you up for a possible hybrid return to meeting together.

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How to Prepare for a COVID Secure Church
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Manny Kemp

As the Government continues to relax lockdown restrictions in England, now is a good time to start thinking through how you can re-open safely.

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Christianity Explored Online: Evangelism via Zoom
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Sarah Quinlan

Find out how churches can use free resources from Christianity Explored Ministries to share the gospel during lockdown.

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5 Ways to Make Progress in Lockdown Ministry
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Adrian Reynolds

Now that we are becoming accustomed to ministry during lockdown, it’s a good time to pause and evaluate how to continue serving our churches best.

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Zoomed Out and Locked Down – How to be Refreshed
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Johnny Prime

Four things to remember if you need to be refreshed when there is more than ever to do for church leaders during lockdown.

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Lockdown Evangelism and the Home Advantage
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Jeremy Marshall

The hope of the gospel gives Christians an attractive and powerful message to share during a time of fear and suffering.

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7 Leadership Lessons from the Lawn
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James Midwinter

Increased time at home during lockdown has grown greenfingers across Britain and spring gardening has sprouted lessons to learn for church leaders.

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How to Set Up Online Giving for Churches
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Tom Anderson

With physical gatherings ceasing, there has been a decrease in giving - this might be an opportunity to explore online giving for your church.

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Staying Safe When Church is Online
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Paul & Sue Harrison

We mustn’t lose sight of our legal duties to protect online and our responsibility to ensure our children & vulnerable adults at risk are kept safe.

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5 Ways God is Growing a Church During Lockdown
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Pete Petra

Amid the the coronavirus pandemic, God is at work for his glory and the good of his people. Here is how one local church is seeing God at work.

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Serving Church Members in Financial Hardship
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Ray Evans

Advice for churches who need to think through how to support their members who are struggling financially during the coronavirus crisis.

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Patience During Lockdown
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Johnny Prime

The coronavirus lockdown may have put a halt to big decisions being faced by churches and pastors. Here are some suggestions about what to do.

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How to Film Yourself at Home
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Tim Parker

Some tips to make your video more engaging to those watching when you film from home.

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Singing Through Suffering
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Colin Webster

Here are two new songs to help us sing and be encouraged in the face of adversity and the trials of life.

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How to Engage with Your Virtual Visitors
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Adrian Reynolds

Some tips for how to make the most of the increase in visitors you might find to your online services.

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What is God Teaching Us Through Coronavirus?
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John Stevens

Is the global coronavirus pandemic a judgement from God on the world? Or is God doing something different through this crisis?

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A Living Hope in the Face of Uncertainty
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John Stevens

The wonderful hope of Easter offers a timely encouragement for us and unique opportunities for the gospel.

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5 Reasons to Make Your Online Services Suitable for All Ages
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Tom Fenning

One church shares the reasons why they made the decision to make their online services suitable for the whole family.

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Sung Worship and Copyright in Online Services
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Joel Murray

Ensuring we comply with copyright laws and licences can feel overwhelming. How can we include sung worship in our live streams and online services?

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FIEC Churches Serving Online
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Joel Murray

A list of the many FIEC churches which are sharing online resources during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Looking Up and Looking Out During the Age of Coronavirus
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Johnny Prime

How can we continue to take opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus Christ during the coronavirus pandemic? Look up, and look out.

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Prayer in a Time of Global Crisis
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Adrian Reynolds

In times of crisis, we must go to God in prayer. How can we think through prayer in such difficult times as the coronavirus pandemic?

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Taking Small Groups Online
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Adrian Reynolds

How can we think through using digital technology to enable small groups to continue when we cannot meet?

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Responding to Coronavirus
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John Stevens

Some advice on how church leaders should respond to the government restrictions around coronavirus.

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Church Meetings When You Can't Attend
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Joel Murray

How can we still serve those who can't attend Sunday services and enable them to stay part of the church family?

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Primer 11: A Little Lower than the Angels
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What it means to be made in the image of God – and why it matters.

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Primer 10: This World with Devils Filled
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How the spiritual realm shapes the Christian life.

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Primer 09: All Being Equal
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How to know and worship God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Primer 08: How Great a Being
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Exploring and applying the classical doctrine of God.

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Primer 07: Show & Tell
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The meaning and the role of apologetics.

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Primer 06: Newness of Life
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Exploring the gift and the challenge of holiness.

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Primer 05: Coming Soon
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How to live and lead in light of the world to come.

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Primer 04: A Place to Stand
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How to grasp, enjoy and teach justification by faith.

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Primer 03: True to Form
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Ministry in the midst of a sexual and gender revolution.

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Primer 02: How Far We Fell
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How to live and lead in light of the doctrine of sin.

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Primer 01: True to His Word
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Defend, celebrate, & communicate the trustworthiness of Scripture.

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