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What Makes a Church Grow? It's the Wrong Question

The Rev. Mark Winter of Forth Worth, TX, takes issue with the signs of church growth currently being used by The United Methodist Church. more »

Mar 19, 2013 by in Perspectives

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Lego Church

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Lego Church

The "one-way-for-all" approach to growing churches -- like Lego kits with only one building plan -- is precisely what The United Methodist Church does NOT need in this time of change, writes the Rev. Dan R. Dick. more »

Apr 24, 2013 in Dan R. Dick (1 Comments)

Sleepytime Boy

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Vital Is As Vital Does

What does it really mean to be a "vital" church? The Rev. Dan R. Dick suggests that truly vital congregations show a vibrancy not connected with numerical increases. more »

Mar 9, 2013 by in Dan R. Dick

Chicks

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Homophily Abounds

Buckle up, folks: the Rev. Dan Dick takes some tough shots at our tendency to associate only with people like us when it comes to church life. more »

Oct 5, 2012 by in Dan R. Dick

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April 25th Reflections

The Rev. Dan R. Dick reflects on the General Conference events of April 25, noting that it's becoming harder to keep on top of everything that's happening. more »

Apr 26, 2012 by in Dan R. Dick (2 Comments)

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