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Deep Listening: Fondren Apartment Ministry

A 5-minute video by Houston filmmaker Marlon F. Hall offers a glimpse into this innovative ministry, which is based in deep listening, prayer and openness to the Holy Spirit.

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Ben Smith, a volunteer with the Fondren Apartment Ministry. Photo by Mark Mulligan
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

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Image link to article: Westbury UMC's apartment ministry has helped resettled refugees -- and the congregation -- find new life in Houston

Westbury UMC's apartment ministry has helped resettled refugees -- and the congregation -- find new life in Houston

The church is located in one of the most multicultural cities in America, yet the congregation was not as engaged with its diverse neighbors as it could have been. That changed when they hired an associate pastor to live in intentional community in apartments three miles and a whole world away.

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On Christmas Eve, Christ House marks four decades of providing healthcare for unhoused men

A Washington, D.C., nonprofit celebrates the 40th anniversary of its ministry of medical support, community building and leadership in the field.

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More congregants joined churches from 2020 to 2025 than in previous years

The COVID pandemic may have caused a bump in church attendance, researchers say, but new attendees have varied reasons for joining churches.

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What’s the role of ‘First Churches’ in natural disasters?

After large-scale crises, big-steeple churches anchor communities using their unique status, relationships and networks to help communities respond and rebuild.

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Is your organization’s base strong enough to answer God’s call?

A painting must be created on canvas sturdy enough to support it. Likewise, congregations and organizations need a solid foundation if their ministries are to flourish, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Entertaining angels can be harder than it sounds, but it’s also worthwhile and important

While the Bible encourages us to be hospitable to strangers, the possibilities can be frightening. Some churches provide models for bringing people together beyond weekly services or liturgical ties.

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The hard and surprisingly hopeful lessons for churches five years after COVID

Pastors share what they’ve learned about their congregations, about the work of the church and about themselves five years after the pandemic forced most to close their doors.

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Calvin Institute of Christian Worship seeks next executive director

The executive director search committee is inviting colleagues, partners and friends around the globe to support the search. Please view the opportunity profile to learn more about the organization, the role and how you can help. 

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