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Tithing is the New Thing in SECULAR Giving

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Pastor Foley

One of my least favorite arguments among Christians involves the question of whether Christians should tithe or not. Both sides of the debate get all hot and bothered, and nothing ever changes… …in the church, anyway. Outside the church, however, … Continue reading →

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Marking Donor and Member Development Through Ritual

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Pastor Foley

Nice piece by the folks at Hanopolis on the recent coming-of-age ceremony of a group of Korean students as they finished their college exams. Has me thinking about what occasions we mark–and don’t mark–for our donors and church members as … Continue reading →

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Ten Questions to Ask at Your Christmas Event

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Pastor Foley

Last week we took up the challenge of creating an alternative to Shane Claiborne’s holiday mischief. The goal was to develop an event that could bring genuine growth and the beginning of ongoing relationship to individuals from disparate groups (e.g., … Continue reading →

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