Hunger and thirst for righteousness
From a book by Kenneth E. Bailey
In the developed world, we have food and water to satisfy. By contrast, many in Jesus' world would have known both unrelenting hunger and life-threatening thirst. Do we deeply hunger and thirst for righteousness?
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History’s most remarkable transformation
From an article by The Institute for Faith, Work &
In 1800, 90% of humanity lived in subsistence poverty. Today, that figure has flipped. But economic flourishing is a means to a greater end: the full, vibrant, God-honouring life of shalom.
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Combating loneliness with culture buddies
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
What if a ticket to the theatre could also be a prescription against loneliness? A non-profit is turning concert and museum visits into powerful social medicine.
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The most overlooked evangelistic tool?
From an article by 10 of Those
Phil set to reading the Bible alone. Within just a few weeks, he understood how Jesus’ death and resurrection offered him the forgiveness and hope he was seeking. Many people are requesting Bibles...
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Remote working’s hidden toll on young adults
From an article by the Institute of Family Studies
Remote work has reshaped the workweek. But young adults spend more time alone, amplifying conditions affecting mental health. Also undermines development milestones like mentoring, romance, community.
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How to help a neighbour without making it weird
From an article by Relationships Australia
You see a neighbour who’s going through something. Maybe they’ve just had a baby, someone's unwell, they’re grieving. You want to help, but… what do you say? What if they don’t want help? What if..
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What happens when you give teens no-strings cash?
From an article by The Hechinger Report
Transfers for 40 weeks to students from mostly disadvantaged families resulted in better attendance, higher nutrition, increased confidence and financial literacy, a savings habit but no improvement in...
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What are we really chasing?
From a video by Faith Driven Entrepreneur
A call to radical faithfulness. Rejection of a culture that equates success with disruption, wealth, recognition. An invitation to live with purpose, humility, eternal hope. Finding joy not in gain, but in what we give away.
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Online - Church Economics: Funding the Mission in Today's Economy
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A webinar by Exponential.
Churches today face unprecedented financial pressure. Flat or declining tithes and offerings, shifting generational views on giving, and rising economic burdens are straining outdated models of support.
In the 21st century, depending solely on the plate is no longer sustainable. In this session, we’ll:
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Rethink economic models and move beyond sole dependence on congregational giving through tithes and offerings.
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Confront the cultural and economic challenges facing today’s ministries.
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Consider new models of resourcing that create multiple streams of income and expand missional vibrancy.
Join Thrivent and Mark DeYmaz to explore what it takes to embrace innovative approaches that allow churches not only to survive but to thrive.
14/05/2026
19:00