Thom Rainer’s blog continues to be a great source of helpful information. In this list of guest-friendly church characteristics Rainer sets a score of 11 out of 14 being required to be considered guest friendly. They are intentional about being friendly. The leaders model warmth, humility, and friendliness. The leaders are clear that genuine friendliness …

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Responding to the lives of His people asking the question “What have you done for us lately?” God speaks of the workings of his faithful covenant love. Songs of preparation and gathering: There Is A Redeemer, Loved With Everlasting Love, and Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord. The prayer of approach and confession …

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Marion Andrews writes about the life she has shared with husband Stuart over thirty years in ministries in Miles (Qld) and Tamworth (NSW). Marion demonstrates her skill as writer, relating memories that traverse all the emotional terrain of a rich and varied season of service. You’re mad if you don’t read it.

Cardiphonia’s latest release is Songs For The Incarnation, a bumper twenty-three song compilation of tracks that focus on the incarnation. There is a huge variety of styles evident here, with many of the tracks serving as a sampler and introduction to two dozen musicians whose music is largely for worship in the church. Available on …

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