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Where does innovation most often occur?  Innovation most often happens on the edges and because of that we need to stay close to those on the cutting edge. Our NewThing Networks has gone from one

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Confusion frequently abounds regarding the functional role of the official Leadership Team of the congregation. Congregations and leaders themselves seldom seriously consider the diversity of expectations surrounding the roles of church leadership. Think

According to Alan Roxburgh[1], the North American church in late modernity is firmly in liminal space…meaning that there is little that is firm or solid as we transition into a post-modern or post-colonial

I, Randy, woke up this morning a little weary.  The rain from last night was pounding against the air conditioner unit in my back bedroom window.  The “ping ping” of the rain “bullets”

You Are Formally Invited Imagine. The day you’ve dreamt of since your daughter’s birth is finally here. It’s her wedding day! You have spent months preparing, taking your “Father/Mother of the Bride” role