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A Fear of Whales
The People In Front Of You
By
rgaffney
A friend of mine who is planting THISchurch dispensed some advice to me that I’d like to pass along to you. “Work with the people in front of you” he said “Not the people you wish you had in front of you” What a great word for a person in ministry. (or for any person)…
Gender
By
rgaffney
One of the key obsessions of out modern Christian environment is gender identity. “Biblical Manliness” is a buzzword in our churches and youth ministries. Small Groups gather to read and discuss books like “Wild at Heart” and “No more Christian Nice Guy” Men’s groups are encouraged to do manly things with men to mend the…
Weight As a Social Justice Issue
By
rgaffney
If you read my blog, You’re probably familiar with the trendy Social Justice issues in the world today. Sex Trafficking, Creation Care, Multiethnic Reconciliation… I’ve written on most of them in passing, You may see a whole post on each one day. Today however, I want to see if I can’t contribute a new issue…
Children’s Ministry
By
rgaffney
On Facebook I saw a status yesterday, after volunteering at vacation bible school that said something along the lines of "Why is it that once we turn 18 we have to stop learning about God by doing crafts and singing silly songs?" I don’t think he was serious, I think he was being cute, but…
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