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A pastor seeks to revive Houston's memory with art

Christian leader Marlon Hall and members of his Awakenings Movement have created a public art project called “Amnesia Therapy,” which is designed to help people in downtrodden neighborhoods remember their past.

By Eric Harrison Journalist

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The art of collaboration and shared leadership at A+ Schools

A+ Schools incorporate the arts into everyday learning. The result is a student body that is more engaged and faculty and staff that are working together as never before.

By Joyce Clark Hicks Journalist

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Weight loss is ministry's gain

At one time, Pastor Eldrick Davis couldn’t preach without a portable oxygen tank. Last year, he lost more than 100 pounds with the support of his congregation and a Duke program to help pastors lose weight and improve their health.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Mission Arlington is taking church to the people

Tillie Burgin never envisioned creating a multimillion-dollar social services nonprofit when, 27 years ago, she started a Bible class in a low-rent apartment complex in Arlington, Texas.

By Jeffrey Weiss

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Nonprofit puts people back on the road of hope

Wheels4Hope repairs donated cars and places them with people who need basic transportation. Once a small outreach ministry, the nonprofit is now a $1 million-a-year organization with major corporate sponsors.

By Joyce Clark Hicks Journalist

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Rebirth of an urban church

By Michelle Bearden Journalist

Today, Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa is a growing, missional church -- but it wasn’t always that way. Under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Jim Harnish, the congregation has pursued its vision in serving the community.

Everything is possible

Two pastors at a UMC church in San Antonio have created a new model of training they call the Quarry, which has developed into a creative community of leaders.

By Abe Levy Journalist

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Youth ministry that's more than fun and games

In South Carolina, Clemson UMC has changed its approach to youth ministry, adopting a richer, deeper model aimed at forming young people into devoted disciples.

By Ken Garfield Journalist

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Church youth become philanthropists

Teenagers at an Episcopal church in a wealthy Connecticut town learn about giving by making grants to local organizations.

By Alix Boyle

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A sense of place

After a flood destroyed its historic downtown church, a congregation had to decide: Are we a building or a community?

By Madelaine Jerousek-Smith Journalist