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Nearer to God is a discussion of Bible questions hosted by Darren Adkins and Matt DeVore and sermons. This podcast is part of the work of the North End church of Christ in Ashland, OH USA. More information: http://churchofchristashland.org/podcasts/
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We bring you stories of hope and resilience from leaders around the world who are engaging the gospel message in new ways. We interview thought leaders who bring wisdom about the changing cultural landscape and its implications for faith formation. If you are a church leader looking for practical ideas and new ways of approaching church in the 21st century, this podcast is for you. About the Hosts: Beth Estock After serving as a United Methodist pastor in a variety of settings in Georgia and ...
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Church is Changing: Episode 58 – Elizabeth LeMaster
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What would you do if you had five grieving people and an entire church campus as your canvas for starting something new? Listen to my hope-filled and energizing conversation with Rev. Dr. Elizabeth LeMaster, pastor at Sedona United Methodist Church in Arizona.The church has a beautiful campus set against the red rocks, but ended up with five member…
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Church is Changing: Episode 57 – Jessica Taylor
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In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews Jessica Taylor, Associate Director of Fresh Expressions United Methodist (FXUM). Paul and Jessica explore the basics of the FX movement, ponder the difference (or lack of difference) between Fresh Expressions and new churches. Jessica comes to ministry as a laywoman, a 20-something, a young mom, and a person w…
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Church is Changing: Episode 56 – Sam Parkes
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In this episode of Church is Changing, host Paul Nixon interviews Rev. Sam Parkes, the new pastor of FUMC Mesa, Arizona, about the challenges of getting started in a new pastoral appointment in the 2020s.Kirjoittanut Church is Changing
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Church is Changing: Episode 55 – Danielle Buwon Kim
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Who doesn’t like Asian food? Why not gather Asian American and Pacific island second generation young adults to eat spicy Asian food as a way to create communities of radical acceptance, solidarity, and hospitality?Meet Danielle Buwon Kim, an ordained elder in the North Texas Conference who leads a AAPI focused dinner church in the Dallas/Fort Wort…
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Church is Changing: Episode 54 – Beth Estock
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In this episode of Church is Changing, Paul Nixon interviews co-host Beth Estock about a new ministry of her church: community dinners. Why would a church throw a community-wide dinner where there is absolutely no recruiting for church participation? Among the many reasons, it is making Joseph United Methodist Church in northeastern Oregon a legend…
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Church is Changing: Episode 53 - Claire McNulty Drewes
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In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews Rev. Claire McNulty Drewes of Longmont, Colorado on how her church rebounded so significantly after the pandemic, more than doubling in the last two years. Her analysis defies many old instincts and assumptions. In the conversation, Claire references the book "The Adept Church" by Doug Powe Jr.…
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Church is Changing: Episode 52 – Keren Rodriguez
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How did an aging suburban church in decline become a community hub of resilience and new life? Listen to this interview with Keren Rodriguez, pastor of Aloha United Methodist Church located less than 15 miles from downtown Portland, Oregon.Rodriguez is on the front line of providing housing for the houseless in the parking lot of the church called …
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Church is Changing: Episode 51 – Wayner Dickert
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How did an Olympic paddler end up starting a worldwide ministry on the banks of the Nantahala River? Wayner Dickert worked for 30 years at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in North Carolina before asking his boss if he could start a little worship service on the bank of the river. Now 18 years later, Wayner will be retiring as the pastor of River of Li…
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Church is Changing: Episode 50 – Dr. Andrea Smith
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In this episode, host Paul Nixon interviews Dr. Andrea Smith, planter pastor of West UMC in Lake Norman, North Carolina, a church that has morphed with nimbleness ever since it was planted. A focus of the conversation is related to a digital children's ministry that grew out of the pandemic and has continued to develop, as they seek to engage an ev…
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Church is Changing: Episode 49 – Felicia Hopkins
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In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews Northwest Texas DS Felicia Hopkins on her experience through disaffiliation of 80 percent of her churches. Hopkins also discusses moving onto a season of planting and creativity in West Texas.Kirjoittanut Church is Changing
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Church is Changing: Episode 48 – Paul Nixon
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If you refuse to lead a dying church, this conversation is for you! Paul Nixon has recently revised his best-selling book "I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church" for the new cultural context in which we find ourselves.In this episode, he offers six choices that churches and church leaders need to make in order to thrive in our post-Covid world. They incl…
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Church is Changing: Episode 47 – Nigel Pimlott
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Bring your notebook to this conversation with Nigel Pimlott as he shares some of his reflections from over 40 years in cutting edge ministry in the UK. Pimlott also offers some pithy and subversive one-liners that could be pondered for years. He is the former learning, development, and leadership trainer and coach for the Methodist Church of Great …
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Church is Changing: Episode 46 – Dustin Mailman
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What do coffee roasting, Howard Thurman, and people with criminal records have in common? Listen to our conversation with Dustin Mailman, who leads Deep Time, a new ministry anchored at Trinity UMC in West Asheville, North Carolina.To find out more or purchase some coffee go to deeptimeavl.org. To contact Dustin Mailman directly, email dustin@trini…
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Church is Changing: Episode 45 – Dr. Candace Lewis
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In this episode, host Paul Nixon interviews Dr. Candace Lewis, who leads Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta. Candace has served as a church planter, led the Path 1 team resourcing United Methodist church planters globally, worked as a district superintendent, and now leads an institution preparing pastors for the twenty-first century. Paul asks…
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Church is Changing: Episode 44 - Patricia Peña
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In this episode of Church is Changing, host Paul Nixon interviews Patricia Peña of the Path 1 team. Patricia focuses on diversity in new ministry development in the UMC. Paul and Patricia discuss the future of ethnic ministries in the UMC, after so many churches disaffiliated.Kirjoittanut Church is Changing
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Church is Changing: Episode 43 - Edgewalkers
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In this episode, Paul Nixon and Beth Estock explore the concept of Edgewalking. Edgewalking church leaders have one foot firmly within the church, typically with strong core convictions and Christology, even as they engage with people beyond the church, gaining wisdom of perspective that helps the church in its mission. Beth and Paul are convinced …
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Church is Changing: Episode 42 - NETT Church
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In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews Rodrigo Cruz and Nora Colmeneras of NETT Church near Atlanta. They discuss what they are learning about multicultural church and about church recovery from the pandemic season.Kirjoittanut Church is Changing
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Church is Changing: Episode 41 – Cindy Thompson
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Does your church space sit empty during most of the week? Do you dream about it being used for the common good but don’t know how to begin? Listen to Beth Estock’s conversation with Cindy Thompson, Executive Director of Boundless Impact – a nonprofit that equips faith communities to build bridges into their community through creating pathways for e…
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12-10-2023 Hebrews Chapter 11 Verse 8-10
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A study of Hebrews Chapter 11 Verse 8-10. We learned that this world is only our temporary home. God has greater things promised for us.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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12-3-2023 Hebrews Chapter 11 Verse 7
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A study of Hebrews chapter 11 verse 7. We looked at Noah's faith to build the boat and what took place before and after the flood.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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Church is Changing: Episode 40 – Melissa Maher
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In this episode of Church is Changing, Texas Conference church developer Melissa Maher visits with Paul Nixon about why addiction recovery groups were so resilient during the pandemic, even as churches struggled. It is a conversation full of surprises. But if you know much about twelve-step rooms, you will not be surprised that they are more profic…
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11-26-2023 Hebrews Chapter 11 Verse 4-6
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A study of Hebrews Chapter 11 Verse 4-6. we looked at the life of faith for Abel and Enoch and Jesus promise to come again.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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Hebrews Chapter 11 Verse 1-3
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Today we started our study of Hebrews Chapter 11, known as the hall of faith. We looked at what is means to have faith, and we looked at the creation of the heavens and the earth.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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Church is Changing: Episode 39 – Barry Sloan
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What if you got eight people together to give four hours a week and donate $50 a month to a new kind of ministry in your community? This is how INSPIRE began – that and a lot of listening to the neighborhood and God.If you have a great idea but not enough time or resources to make it happen, listen to this conversation with Barry Sloan, pastor at I…
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11-5-2023 Hebrews Chapter 10 Verse 26-39
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A study of Hebrews chapter 10 verse 26-39. God makes a distinction between unintentional sin and willfully sinning.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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Church is Changing: Episode 38 – Alyssa Densham
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What does a peace corps volunteer with a culinary degree do when she is called into ministry? If you are a foodie with a heart for food justice, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Alyssa Densham, pastor of Provision Church Nova – a new Methodist Faith Community in Northern Virginia. In this episode, we talk about how a ministry can devel…
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10-29-2023Hebrews Chapter 10 Verse 1-25
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A study of Hebrews Chapter 10 Verse 1-25. Often the things God asks us to do are simple for His commands are not burdensome. However, we can overcomplicate things in our own minds. Do not neglect the simple things God asks us to do.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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10-22-2023 Hebrews Chapter 9 Verse 16-27
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10-22-2023 a study of Hebrews Chapter 9 Verse 16-27. The blood of Jesus issued in the new covenant. Jesus promises a judgement to come and we looked at what that means.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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10-8-2023 Entering into the presence of God
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10-8-2023. A study looking at the difference between salvation and entering into the presence of God.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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10-1-2023 Hebrews Chapter 9 Verse 1-15
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10-1-2023 a study of Hebrews Chapter 9 Verse 1-15. A look at the earthly sanctuary and the heavenly sanctuary, and entering into God's presence because of Jesus perfect sacrifice.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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9-24-2023 Hebrews Chapter 8
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9-24-2023 a study of Hebrews Chapter 8. A comparison of the new and old covenant, and how the new covenant is superior to the old.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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9-17-2023 Hebrews Chapter 7
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9-17-2023 a study of Hebrews Chapter 7. We looked at Melchizedek and Jesus. Jesus is both High Priest and King in our lives a dual role that can only be filled by Jesus.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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9-10-2023 Hebrews Chapter 6 Verse 9-20
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9-10-2023 a study of Hebrews Chapter 6 Verse 9-20. God gives us many promises in His Word, and all of God's promises are really guarantees.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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8-20-2023 Hebrews Chapter 6 Verse 1-8
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8-20-2023 a study of Hebrews Chapter 6 Verse 1-8. Humanly speaking there are many impossibilities, but with God all things are possible.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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7-23-2023 Hebrews Chapter 5
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7-23-2023 A study of Hebrews Chapter 5. We are called to grow in the knowledge of Gods word.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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7-16-2023 Hebrews Chapter 4 Verse 12-16
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7-16-2023 A study of Hebrews Chapter 4 Verse 12-16. The Word of God is alive and powerful.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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Church is Changing: Episode 37 - Kevin Johnson
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In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews Kevin Johnson, Director of Children's Ministries at Discipleship Ministries. Kevin has a bigger picture of the emerging face of children's ministry than perhaps any other person in the UMC. Paul wanted to learn from Kevin how churches who have lost so many of their young families can take action to reengage wi…
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Church is Changing: Episode 36 – Luke Edwards
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How well does your congregation know your community? And why is this important in a post-Christendom culture?Luke Edwards, a United Methodist minister with a background in social work, is a cultivator of new forms of church in Western North Carolina as the associate director of Church Development. He is the author of “Becoming Church: A Trail Guide…
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Church is Changing: Episode 35 – Carolyn Kern
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What do you do when your church building is falling down and you have no money for repairs? Pierceton UMC in Indiana just put their building up for auction!In this episode of Church is Changing, we explore some funky spirit-lead things happening in Warsaw, Indiana with Carolyn Kern – a passionate, innovative pastor in a two-point charge. She offers…
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Church is Changing: Episode 34 - Michael Beck
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In this episode, host Paul Nixon interviews Michael Beck, the director of FXUM (Fresh Expressions United Methodist). Paul and Michael explore the changing face of church and look at why and how Fresh Expressions are reaching so many Americans who would seldom wander into a church building.Kirjoittanut Church is Changing
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Church is Changing: Episode 33 - Suzanne & Michael Katschke
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Suzanne and Michael Katschke lead Heritage UMC in Madison, Alabama, a relatively young church that was hit hard by the pandemic, losing about half their weekly participants. Yet, they have built back, in large part due to a community sports ministry, with many games played on open fields on their church property. This episode explores how to build …
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Church is Changing: Episode 32 - Post-Pandemic Trends
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In this episode, hosts Paul Nixon and Beth Estock reflect on trends that have set in with churches post-pandemic, and look at ways that churches are adapting to a very different era of ministry.Kirjoittanut Church is Changing
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Church is Changing: Episode 31 - Demographic Changes in Lexington, NE
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In this episode of the Church is Changing podcast, host Paul Nixon takes us to Lexington, Nebraska to meet three United Methodists: a pastor, a high school principal, and an HR director at a meat processing plant. This is an amazing conversation on loving our newest neighbors in the USA, as about eighty percent of the plant workers are immigrants f…
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Church is Changing: Episode 30 - Margie McNier
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In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews retired clergywoman Margie McNier, who at the age of 83, just planted Amarillo United Methodist Church. This is a story of a woman who saw every United Methodist church in her community disaffiliate, including a place where she had served on staff. This story should inspire us all about what is possible when d…
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5-21-2023 Hebrews Chapter 4 verse 1-11
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Today we started our study through Hebrews chapter 4. We learned about Gods promise of eternal rest, God’s example and requirement of sabbath rest, and the rest promised in the life free from worry and anxiety when we seek God’s kingdom and righteousness first in our lives, and He will provide us with everything we need.…
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Church is Changing: Episode 29 - Rebecca Anderson
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Rebecca Anderson co-pastors two churches with Vince Amlin – an inherited church in the morning and a new start church on Sunday afternoons. She offers a unique perspective on the changing landscape of church – its structures, communities, and worship. Gilead Chicago got its start before COVID-19 as a community that tells true stories that saves liv…
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5-14-2023 Hebrews Chapter 3
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Today we studied through Hebrews chapter 3. We learned that God is speaking to us every day, and it is our choice to listen to him or reject him like the Israelites did when they were in the wilderness.Kirjoittanut The Church in North Elizabeth
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Church is Changing: Episode 28 - Justin Cason
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In this episode of Church is Changing, host Paul Nixon interviews Justin Cason, pastor of an online church based in Indiana. Justin has been working with Paul and with Mission Insite in the creation of a heat map website (www.heatmap.church) where folks can upload information about new and innovative ministries they are a part of, and where they ca…
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4-23-2023 Hebrews Chapter 2 Verse 5-18
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Today we finished our study through Hebrews chapter 2. We learned that God promises to put all things under Jesus’ authority. That when we have questions, we should always bring them to God first and He always answers us in His timing. We learned that Jesus went through suffering and testing, and He is able to help us when we are being tested.…
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Church is Changing: Episode 27 - Donna Sokol
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In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews Pastor Donna Sokol of Washington, D.C., about ever-changing ministry in a downtown context, working with eclectic people in an environment where organized religion is increasingly seen as suspect. Donna is co-author with Roger Owens of A New Day in the City: Urban Church Revival.…
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