 What did Jesus have in mind when He prayed, "That they may be one"? One great opportunity to experience this reality is for Adventist churches in the same community to come together in service and outreach. That is what we have done here in Lodi - a community of about 60,000 in the Central Valley of California. We have two large English speaking congregations, one Spanish congregation, an elementary school, and academy. What's more, Lodi Community Hospital was recently turned over to Adventist Health. In other words, we have three Adventist congregations meeting each Sabbath and at least six Adventist entities generating events, seeking audiences and participants, and strategizing to reach our community. Read More |
Ministry Hacks
Suicide Prevention
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In recent weeks, Facebook has been rolling out a new set of tools aimed to help prevent suicide. As the World Health Organization reported last year, suicide accounts for over eight hundred thousand deaths a year, and is most prevalent among those between the ages of 15 to 29.
If you see a post on Facebook that suggests suicide or self-injury, you can go to Facebook.com/help and search for "Report Suicidal Content." Read More
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How Important is a Presence on Social Media To Thriving, Impacting Churches Today?
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 At the nexus where religious tradition merges with 21st century technological omnipresence, the gospel has been officially hashtagged. According to social media pundits in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Facebook, Twitter and the like are the modern-day gathering places for members to strengthen congregational ties. Read More
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Every pastor brings their own set of unique, God-given gifts, perspectives, and success secrets to ministry. When we share what God is doing in our ministry, the ministry tide goes up for all us.
Best Practices is looking for articles on practical, effective ministry - The things you have learned on the job. The things that are working for you. The things that are a creating a high-impact in your churches. Writer guidelines: Keep it practical. Keep it short - One to two pages single spaced. Provide your picture and ministry title. Mail your submission to managing editor Dan Martella.
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Events, Resources, Announcements
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In Brazil, an Adventist Church Throws Away the Bulletin -- Here's a radical idea: Ditch the church bulletin. That's exactly what a Seventh-day Adventist church did in Brazil, and it is pleased that church members have stepped up their involvement in church activities as a result.
Tips For Shooting Interviews For Your Church - Shooting an interview for your church can be tricky. You have to ask complete strangers about intimate details of their life. You have to be a serious theologian and relational genius and an artistic craftsman. It's a tall order.
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