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Archive for the ‘The Christian Walk’ Category
Church Communication Hero: Frederick Douglass
A slave, turned free man, turned abolitionist used a holiday address to get in the faces of his oppressors. In this address, we find church communications gold.
Oscar Romero on Authenticity
"It is in difficult hours that the church grows in authenticity. ... Let us be worthy of it."
Church Communication Hero: Turibius de Mogrovejo
Sometimes there's a job you don't want to do. But it's perfect for you. That's the story of Turibius de Mogrovejo. He was just a layman in Spain, but he ...
Church Communication Hero: St. Nicholas
Beneath all the myth, folklore and legend of Santa Claus is the story of a true church communication hero. St. Nicholas was a third century bishop known for his generosity.
Oscar Romero on Numbers
"Don’t measure yourselves by your numbers. Measure yourselves by the sincerity of heart with which you follow the truth."
A Roundup of Thanks
We're sharing a collection of links early this week before the inevitable turkey coma. We've got Thanksgiving goodness, more from the pope, inspiring photos and 20 words from Kid President.
Walking a Mile: How We Help Matters
A church in Florida collected 700 shoes for a local homeless shelter. That's cool. But is it the best way to help? We explore the importance of how we communicate.
Harriet Tubman on Perseverance
"If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there’s shouting after you, keep going. Don’t ever stop. Keep going."
Be Thankful for Your Responsibility
Maybe you've forgotten the joy of that first day and the wonder of what we do. You've given in to the grind. But today is a new day.
Gender Diversity & The Nines
There were 110 speakers at this year's The Nines conference, and only four were women. That sparked a debate and can offer lessons for how churches approach diversity.
Oscar Romero on God’s Microphone
"If they kill all the priests and the bishop too, and you are left, a people without priests, each one of you must be God’s microphone."
We Are Prophets of a Future Not Our Own
"We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well."
3 Lessons From the Civil Rights Movement
Designer Bobby Martin shares three simple lessons for churches from the civil rights movement: Document everything, no more committees and keep messaging straight-forward and direct.
It’s Sad How Awesome Pope Francis Is
People are smitten with the pope. But it's sad how surprising it is that the most prominent Christian in the world is acting like Jesus. Shouldn't that be the norm?
Oscar Romero on the True Church
"A church that forgets to protest injustices would not be the true church of our divine Redeemer."
