An innovation process for a town/city
From an article by Apolitical
Towns/cities today must respond effectively to the needs of increased urbanisation. To do this, they need to learn, embrace an innovation process in their practices that involves local people and others. An example..
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Reminiscing with your child
From an article on Child and Family blog
Reminiscing with children at various ages benefits the children linguistically, cognitively, emotionally, and academically.
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The root of social connections in a community
An extract from an article by Qeios
Community building is about the vitality of connections, not tasks they perform or possessions they accrue. Such vitality is most evident in the quality of relationships rather than the quality of projects.
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Ministry in the age of AI - 2
From a webinar by Barna and RightNow Media
Some of the adoptions of AI by churches. Summarising meeting notes, action points, sermons, manuscripts, etc. Things that are more strategic - building insights, trends. Giving pastoral care advice and coaching leaders...
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Ministry in the age of AI - 1
From a webinar by Barna and RightNow Media
25% of adults say that they would trust an AI response if they asked it questions about Christian teachings and beliefs. That rises to 40% for Gen Z and Millennials. We face interesting questions about how to do ministry.
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Rethinking church planting: don't start with Sunday
From an article by Missional Church Network
We must start with discipleship and mission and work toward church. Church planting is the outworking of engaging context and cultivating community. The church is formed by mission and is formed for mission.
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How to measure the impact of employee volunteering
From a guide by Submittable
A volunteering programme can be transformational for employees, community members, non-profits and your business. Clarify what you hope to achieve and then tie 5 measurement strategies to those goals.
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How are adults coming to faith in the UK?
From a Twitter X thread from Phil Knox
Big themes for churches to explore. 1. Friendship. 2. Digital. 3. Mercy ministry and gospel. 4. Hospitality. 5. The Bible. 6. Prayer and dreams... More details..
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