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Read more about the article Shifting congregational culture

Shifting congregational culture

  • Post author:Kurt Nitz
  • Post published:2023/11/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Congregational culture change isn’t easy, but if successful, it opens up new ways of using the gifts God has given us to further his kingdom. Story at a glance An…

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Read more about the article Partners in ministry

Partners in ministry

  • Post author:John Fowler
  • Post published:2023/10/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

How called workers and lay leaders can work better together in God’s kingdom. Are you kidding me? Absolutely not. No way. I am too busy and have no time. I…

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Read more about the article The love of Christ compels us

The love of Christ compels us

  • Post author:Matthew Vogt
  • Post published:2023/10/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

According to a 2021 survey of US adults, 86 percent are somewhat or completely certain that Jesus existed two thousand years ago and have a favorable view of him. That’s…

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Read more about the article Empowering lay leaders to teach Bible information classes

Empowering lay leaders to teach Bible information classes

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/10/27
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

When Don and Jennifer Serkowski first began attending Christ, Big Bend, Wis., they were looking for a church family to call their own. During a church service, they filled out…

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Read more about the article The Lord’s triple gift

The Lord’s triple gift

  • Post author:James Huebner
  • Post published:2023/08/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Isaiah’s vision reminds us of God’s triple gift to us—gifts that motivate us to serve even when the world makes us tired. I’m tired. The tsunami from every media platform…

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Challenged churches

  • Post author:Jonathan R. Hein
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

All churches face challenges. Defining the biggest challenge can help congregations determine what can be done to meet it. “Are we a challenged church?” One congregation closes every 90 minutes,…

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Read more about the article Jesus’ church will not be overcome

Jesus’ church will not be overcome

  • Post author:Michael J. Berg
  • Post published:2023/07/20
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Why I am confident in the future of Christianity. I am confident about the future of Christianity. I really am. This is not an attempt to sound pious by quoting…

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Read more about the article Refined by fire

Refined by fire

  • Post author:Ella Goede
  • Post published:2023/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A teen shares her mental health struggles and how God gave her the strength to endure. Going into high school I knew to expect the unexpected, however, nothing could have…

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Read more about the article The importance of followers

The importance of followers

  • Post author:Donald Kudek
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Strong leaders need strong followers, working together to advance God’s kingdom. What characteristics does an individual need in order to be a good leader? Many believe an above-average intelligence, visionary…

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