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The book of Numbers recounts one of the most dramatic challenges to God’s appointed leadership – the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This uprising against Moses and Aaron was no mere personality conflict; it struck at the heart of God’s authority Continue reading The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16
David just talked with a first-time visitor who complained, “This church is not right for me because I don’t trust religion.” He told us, “Many people feel uneasy about religion because they see it as an institution full of flaws Continue reading The Welcoming Church: talking with people who don’t trust religion
A welcoming church is one that embodies biblical hospitality—an environment where both longtime members and first-time visitors feel seen, valued, and loved. In his book Becoming a Welcoming Church, Thom S. Rainer identifies a key role called the “roaming greeter,” Continue reading How to Be a Roaming Greeter in a Welcoming Church
For this episode of The Transforming Church, we catch up with David as he is giving pop quizzes to young people streaming out of the sanctuary after any service on any Sunday morning. He says he is having more fun Continue reading The Welcoming Church: David Gives Pop Quizzes
As a roaming greeter in the hospitality team, David has the unique privilege of talking with dozens to hundreds of visitors every week. He considers each one to be a divine appointment. And he considers each one a friend that Continue reading The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)