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1918 vs 2020: 5 Things We Can Learn from 1918 Church Leaders

May 20, 2020 admin 1

While the time we are living in is definitely unique, it is not unprecedented.

In 1918 during the Spanish Flu epidemic, there was also a time when no churches could meet. In fact, on Monday, October 7, 1918, the Governor of Alabama, Charles Henderson, ordered the closing of ALL churches, schools, and theaters to avoid the spread of the virus that eventually killed about 675,000 Americans.

So how did church leaders in 1918 respond to such a crisis? And what can we learn from them? […]

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Why the Local Church Still Matters

March 30, 2020 Anthony Milas Comments Off on Why the Local Church Still Matters

In this season of the online church, there’s a real danger to be pulled away from your local church due to “lack of excellence” or “lackluster production.”  I want to encourage you to stay connected to […]

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The Biggest Reason Many Revitalization Efforts Fail

May 13, 2019 admin Comments Off on The Biggest Reason Many Revitalization Efforts Fail

It’s fun to watch churches that once were dying now come to life again. I love it when I hear stories of resurrected congregations, and I’m beginning to hear more and more of those stories. At the same time, though, many attempts at revitalization don’t work. […]