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Here are this week’s links to articles of interest. I should note that if you ever come across articles that you think might be of interest, feel free to send me a link. I can’t guarantee that every article will be included but suggestions are welcome.
Emerging Congregational Model
One example of new models being tried by Presbyterians to reach new generations is Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon. The PNS gives us a window into the work of this church
Hell
Emergent pastor Rob Bell recently published a book called Love Wins: A Book …
Church Draw
Lovet Weems notes that Sunday School was the primary entry point for church life. Then it was the worship service. Now it is service and mission work.
Mission as the Emerging Entry Point for New People
Biblical Illiteracy
A group of theologians have taken to cyberspace to address biblical illiteracy.
Theologians Launch Blog to Tackle Biblical Illiteracy
Presbyterian Congregational Trends
In case you missed it, while we were meeting in Louisville last week, Cynthia Woolever and Deborah Bruce released a report on Trends unfolding in Presbyterian Congregations.
Looking inside Presbyterian congregations
Church Trends
Eileen Lindner …