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Coming to grips with struggling congregations

Challenges abound, but so do ministry responses

by Linda Nansteel Lovell

Congregation stops, looks around, sees what's going down — now up

North Emanuel in St. Paul, Minn., breaks out of rut by reaching out

by Linda Nansteel Lovell

Shuttered congregation keeps on giving to community

Building, grounds and endowment benefit school, camp and global partner

by Linda Nansteel Lovell

Features

A spaghetti Western

Today's politics play like 'good guys' vs. bad guys'

by Sandra D. Guy

Ambience is more than pillows

Our congregation's welcome rests in the theology of the cross

by Bill Uetricht

Forsaken?

Ponder hard Lenten lesson

by William R. Matthews

Loving the enemy

An increasing number of fragile and vulnerable people are in our pews

by Scott Olbert

Technology takes you there …

and keeps you connected

The Spirit lifts our faith

... and we're cleared for takeoff

by Twila Schock

Two-point parish

In hard times, these congregations look to a pastor who's had a hard life

by Rachel Pritchett

Pass the faith

Christian youth clubs

Three ways for parents to gain a better understanding of their youth's involvement

by Diana Dworin

Tuning out during worship

How can I get my child to particpate?

by Diana Dworin

Good one!

'Love in a Glovebox'

Volunteers fill sandwich bags for the homeless

Two months out

On Mother's Day ...

give the gift of a net — and a corsage made from netting

Faces

'It is never too late' to volunteer

Annie Mae Liddell has spent decades assisting others

by Jeff Favre

Youngchurch

Piling up shoes

15-year-old launches recycling program at his Maryland congregation

by Karen S. Krueger

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Charting a course in Seattle

What started as a service for sailors and loggers continues to anchor those in need

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