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Adumbrate: Today’s Word (Vocab Builder – Not To Be Confused With Word of God)

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

adumbrate(v.) to sketch out in a vague way (The clergyperson adumbrated a game plan for church growth, but none of the church members knew precisely what to do.)

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Matthew 47:8 (Goofed-up Bible): Follow the Money

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

“Peter” Jesus said, “On you, the Rock, I’m going to build the church.  What I want you to do is move the Rock to wherever you can find the richest people to support the church.”  (Matthew 47:8)

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New Church Starts or Calls To Ministry or Professional Comics/Comediennes?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Donna Carter (who has a heart of cornbread and teaches that “fat girls don’t wrinkle) A liberal Baptist minister dreams of being the pastor at a church which has freedom of the pulpit, engages in ministry action, and addresses issues … Continue reading →

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Business Model of Church

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

Many churches in America have adopted, consciously or unconsciously, a business model of church. Their bottom line is how many people are members of the church, how big their buildings are, how nice their facilities are, how big their budget … Continue reading →

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