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Daniella Kim, Katey Hage and Jeanie Denman sing at the first service of the merged Quest Church and former Interbay Covenant Church in 2007. Photos courtesy of Quest Church

Congregations, Growth & renewal, New forms of church, Christian Leadership

Coming together for the kingdom

Seven years ago, one Seattle church sacrificed itself to another for the benefit of future generations in a remarkable story of trust, generosity and grace. In the accompanying Q&A, the Rev. Eugene Cho talks about the details of the merger and how his congregation, Quest Church, incorporated the traditions and gifts of an older church.

Congregations, Growth & renewal, New forms of church, Christian Leadership, Pastoral leadership

Eugene Cho: How two congregations became one

The pastor of a church plant in Seattle explains the nuts and bolts of how his congregation merged with an established church in a way that honored both organizations. The key, he says, was a friendship between the two pastors and a shared belief that the assets of the church belong to the kingdom.

Congregations, Growth & renewal

Donna Claycomb Sokol: Essential vs. nonessential -- new life and the art of pruning

A lot of pain lies in the space between 'essential' and 'nonessential.' But it is a distinction the church needs to think about -- and to act upon, says a D.C. pastor.

The Rev. Melanie B. Mullen laughs as she and other Richmond downtowners engage in a session of "pub theology." Photo by Dean Hoffmeyer

Missions & Evangelism, Congregations, Growth & renewal

New mission program takes church outside the walls and into the city

The downtown missioner program at a historic Richmond, Virginia, church nudges members out into the community to practice the art of neighboring, asking, What do you need that we could provide?

Congregations, Growth & renewal, Christian Leadership, Liturgical Seasons, Easter

Rebirth of an urban church

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.

Congregations, Growth & renewal, Arts & Culture, Society

Robert P. Jones: Don't write off mainline Protestants

The narrative of decline in the mainline church underestimates the continuing influence of its members, says a religion researcher.

Congregations, Growth & renewal, New forms of church, Management, Strategy, Christian Leadership

Jacob's Well

It’s one thing to start a church; it's another to keep it going. As Jacob’s Well has discovered, even the most cutting-edge, creative and vibrant church has to have organization and structure.

Congregations, Growth & renewal

Tom Arthur: Satellite dispatches, part 4

Tom Arthur writes about his church’s experiment to launch seven satellites in seven venues on seven days of the week.

Congregations, Growth & renewal

Tom Arthur: Satellite dispatches, part 3

Tom Arthur writes about his church’s experiment to launch seven satellites in seven venues on seven days of the week.

Congregations, Growth & renewal

Tom Arthur: Satellite dispatches, part 2

Tom Arthur writes about his church’s experiment to launch seven satellites in seven venues on seven days of the week.

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