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Imitation is How Humans Learn to Give. So Why are Churches and Nonprofits Doing Away With It?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Tip of the cap to Peter Leithart for his post on mimetic humanity, or how humans are wired to learn just about everything through imitation far more than through explanation or training or emotional stimulation. The issue is absolutely crucial … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to David Platt and Kevin DeYoung: Let’s Help Kevin’s Loan Officer Get Truly Radical

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Dear David and Kevin, David, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream was a fun and worthwhile read. My congratulations. Kevin, your review of David’s book was just about as fun and worthwhile as David’s book itself. And you were … Continue reading →

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What’s a Church Congregation Worth? $476,663.24

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Christianity Today ran a fascinating infographic recently that profiled the work of self-described “nonreligious” University of Pennsylvania sociologist Ram Cnaan. Cnaan has been working for years to accurately estimate the economic value of urban congregations to their communities, and he … Continue reading →

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