by Scott Coleman | Sep 5, 2016 | Adult Discipleship, Focus Initiatives
“Go ye, therefore, and make disciples…” Not “make converts.” Not “plant churches.” Disciples. Students. Followers. Though we might each use different words, we’d probably agree that a disciple is at least someone whose is continually seeking to respond to Jesus’s...
by Cindy Burr | Jul 20, 2016 | Funding
Submit Your ACP Online Annual Church Profiles provide important statistical information about our churches. The information gathered from ACPs helps us understand trends in attendance, giving, and missions participation. Because ACP forms are readily available online...
by Jana Jackson | Apr 13, 2016 | Family and Community, Focus Initiatives, Food Security
Are there really hungry people in Dallas? Yes. In Dallas County, 1 in 5 people are food insecure. That means that more than 400,000 of our neighbors lack consistent access to healthy food. Food insecurity rates are highest in families headed by single mothers and...
by Scott Coleman | Feb 12, 2016 | Adult Discipleship, Church Planting Resources, Evangelism, Simpler
The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door, by Jay Pathack Book review and notes Many resources including block maps, block party kit, small group resources, sermon series (with notes, videos and outlines).Neighbor block map. ...
by Chelsie Hoard | Nov 5, 2015 | Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Kinship Kits Sometimes when a child can no longer stay with their immediate family, they might have a grandparent, aunt and uncle, or other relative who could provide loving care. This is called a kinship placement. This a preferable situation since the child already...
by Chelsie Hoard | Oct 6, 2015 | Evangelism
What is the Gospel? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of what Jesus did and why it matters. Everyone has questions. What is my purpose? Does God exist? Why is there pain and suffering? Can I really know God personally? Visit Explore God to ask...