
A small package was put in the offering plate at Vine Street Christian Church on one of the first Sundays of Advent.It was wrapped in plain white paper and secured with clear tape...

By ALEX P. KELLOGG DETROIT -- Crime, unemployment and the housing crisis have chased thousands of people out of this city. But those are the very reasons Eric Russ moved in. Mr...

This is the season for traditions: chestnuts roasting on an open fire, carolers on the doorstep, and the endless argument about the secularization of Christmas...

The Columbia Partnership We are pleased to recognize the birthday today of our Client Care Coordinator--Kim Duncan. She is a vital part of our ministry.

The Columbia Partnership Small offering produces huge return at Vine Street Christian Church | tennessean.com | The Tennessean
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The Columbia Partnership In Detroit, Some See Grounds for Church Planting
By ALEX P. KELLOGG DETROIT -- Crime, unemployment and the housing crisis have chased thousands of people out of this city. But those are the very reasons Eric Russ moved in. Mr. Russ is ... Read More on The Columbia Partnership http://post.ly/Fsgp

The Columbia Partnership Religious Independents: God Without the Religion [WSJ, December 17, 2009]
With E. Kinney Zalesne This is the season for traditions: chestnuts roasting on an open fire, carolers on the doorstep, and the endless argument about the secularization of Christmas. This isn' ... Read More on The Columbia Partnership http://post.ly/Fsdg

via blogs.usatoday.com One of many reflection articles to ponder during this Christmas week. Posted via web from The Columbia Partnership

The Columbia Partnership You Can't Buy the Rel Gifts of Christmas: USAToday Opinion Column, On Relgiion, December 21, 2009
via blogs.usatoday.com One of many reflection articles to ponder during this Christmas week. ... Read More on The Columbia Partnership http://post.ly/FkVu

The Columbia Partnership Check out the Multi-Site Church Road Trip Bloggers Tour Today!
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A Multi-Site Church Roadtrip: Exploring the New Normal (Leadership Network Innovation Series) (9780310293941): Geoff Surratt, Greg Ligon, Warren Bird: Books One of the most fascinating trends in congregational expansion is the multi-site phenomena. ...

via books.leadnet.org The blog of Ministry Partner George Bullard will be part of this blogger's tour on Tuesday, December 15th. Check it out at www.BullardJournal.org. Posted via web from The Columbia Partnership

A Travel Free Learning Article By Howard at BHoward@TheColumbiaPartnership.org. [Contact Bill for information on all five steps.] Download Howard, Five Critical Steps, Step Three Have you wondered how successful pastors get their people to follow?...

The Columbia Partnership Here is the November 30th edition of eNews from The Columbia Partnership.
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In recent decades denominations have become more open to the traditions of other denominations. While many individual Christians continue to have a preferred approach to Christian faith and being church, few denominations now claim to be the only true church. ...













