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Maintaining an outward focus

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As the Vital Conversations series moved toward one of the most important marks of Vital Congregations — keeping the focus outward rather than inward — organizers landed four speakers for Wednesday’s session uniquely qualified to offer up their experiences and share their views.

‘I remembered what it was like to let my spirit breathe’

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Thanks to Sabbath and Sabbatical Grants from 1001 New Worshiping Communities, 35 leaders in the new church movement began taking sabbaticals earlier this summer. The response for these grants — all available grants were awarded — was tremendous. Now, some of the leaders are returning from their week- or month-long break to their pastoral work.

Among the most vital of conversations

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Based on the new commandment Jesus gave in John 13:34, where he instructed his disciples “to love one another, just as I have loved you,” four church leaders were asked how that passage applied to vital congregations — and how this kind of love has been demonstrated or even changed during the pandemic.

‘We don’t own God or the gospel’

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What is Intentional Authentic Evangelism? How is it being practiced in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)?  And how has your understanding of evangelism changed during your time in ministry?

‘You don’t have to do it alone’

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When Jasmine Evans reads Scripture, she often imagines what the people who are not heard from in the story are thinking and feeling.

Everyday God-talk reimagined

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Everyday God-talk returns for its first official season using the lens of Reformed theology to focus on environmental justice and climate crisis.

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

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