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A Friday Reflection

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

I was going to post another installment of our ongoing “Case Study” today, but then I thought maybe we could take a little break from that and I could share a thought or two of a more personal nature. I … Continue reading →

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Summing it all up

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a … Continue reading →

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Within the Church

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Peter is winding up his letter now with some insight that he shares with local church leaders… and the younger men. First for the leadership: To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings … Continue reading →

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Making Disciples: A Conversation Across the Atlantic

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

Over the past or week or so, we’ve been at it… posting. Posting again, separated by an ocean, united by Christ. We both approached the same subject from different angles, both concerned, both grieving, both seeking the answer. Paul in … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Appeal to Men

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I hope the title today didn’t scare off the women! This post is not in any way about denigrating, demeaning or neglecting women; quite the opposite! Churches in general, for about the last 40 to 45 years in the US … Continue reading →

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Case Study: A New Way to See Things

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

When we were together yesterday, we went over some strategy ideas for Franklin Christian Church to use to begin their transformative process from a small and drifting congregation to a vital and active one where lives are changed for Christ. … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Here We Go!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now the fun begins; let’s get down to the nitty-gritty… Franklin Christian Church, our case study subject has a fascinating opportunity to change the lives of its people, and through them to make a signficant impact in its community for … Continue reading →

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Case Study: An Introduction to “Strategy”

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back to our Case Study; grab some coffee and pull up a chair! When we last met, my plan was to get right into the nitty-gritty of strategy, planning and action steps today, but then a funny thing happened … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Meet the People

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back to our case study of FCC. Today we get to know a little more about the congregation… Out of the 60 members of FCC, roughly 35% are young adults ranging from 18 to 35 years of age, roughly … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Initial Recommendations

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

Well, here we are again sitting around the conference table, getting ready to make a couple of recommendations to our brothers at Franklin Christian Church. FIRST: The Leadership Team needs to get together and craft a Biblical Vision Statement for … Continue reading →