Tag: church
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The Church Needs Introverts, Too.
Fellow introverts: do you ever feel like the church worships extroverts? I’ve been an introvert for as long as I can remember. It’s not that I don’t like people or enjoy their company; I do. But I am energized by my alone time. I have a finite social battery, and once it runs out, it’s…
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The Church in Color, Pt. 2: How Do We Do Better?
Though our nation has been shaken, the dust is beginning to settle. The news has moved on to other stories, and our social media feeds are starting to look “normal” again. But should it? Just because we stop hearing about something doesn’t mean the struggle is over. By no means must we devote every bit…
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How to Be an Inclusive Church Member
If you’ve ever been the new person in the room, it can be terrifying. Everyone else seems to know everyone else, and you’re left unsure where you fit in. If you’ve ever visited a new church body, you know it is often no different. That’s a problem; it should be different. As representatives of Christ,…
Madison J. Caplinger 