Learning from telephones: Rethinking ministry for a changing world
Churches must embrace adaptive change to disciple beyond walls and engage communities, writes Dave Coles.
Dave Coles worked in the substance use disorder field for 25 years and is now semi-retired. He is a ruling elder, worships at Pines Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas, and has served as the part-time Coordinator of Family Faith Formation at First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land, Texas. He is active in the Presbytery of New Covenant and most recently served on the Examinations Committee. Dave can be reached at Dave@FPCSL.org.
Churches must embrace adaptive change to disciple beyond walls and engage communities, writes Dave Coles.
Perhaps a habit for "highly effective people" can also call us into a deeper faith, writes Dave Coles.
Dave Coles shares an approach to evangelism that he has found helpful in his faith.
Advent is the period when Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The first person to do Advent preparation was Mary..
Guest commentary by Dave Coles Fairy tales often begin with, “Once upon a time, in a land far, far away …” The creation..
Guest commentary by Dave Coles According to Wikipedia (you know, the source of all knowledge and wisdom), “Go big or go home!”..
Advent is a time of preparation. In the secular world, that preparation involves writing the obligatory Christmas card letter, dragging out the baking pans and hunting through the closets for a Christmas-themed sweater to wear to the party.
Guest commentary by Dave Coles God’s messages in Scripture often turn on just a word or two. Take the story of the..
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