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Friday, 30 March 2012 11:49
Natural Church Development and John Wesley on Small Groups
Written by Rev. Canon David Smith
Natural Church Development in its research has observed that healthy and growing congregations have vibrant small groups that strive as best as possible to meet the spiritual , emotional and material needs of its members.…
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Monday, 26 March 2012 15:26
John Wesley and Natural Church Development
Written by Rev. Canon David Smith
John Wesley and Natural Church Development
The Natural Church Development paradigm for engaging congregational health purports that there are eight quality characteristics or key (essential) indicators of a parish’s capacity to grow in quality and…
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 14:50
Good Ideas For Being a Welcoming Parish Community
Written by Rev. Canon David Smith
Every time I visit St. Luke’s Church in Lyndhurst, I receive a warm and friendly welcome. In fact it seems no matter what time of day I arrive, I am invited to stay for a meal…
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Wednesday, 05 October 2011 11:38
Advent Series: On Earth as it is in Heaven Sundays in Advent St. Philip's in Milford
Written by Rev. Canon David Smith
Advent is a time of joy as we prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. But it is also the season in the Church year when we have traditionally prepared for the triumphant return of…
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Pause: Prayers along the Way
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Spiritual Gifts Workshop Mondays 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. October 17th, October 24th, November 7th, November 14th St. Thomas' Belleville It is exciting to know that God gifts us with spiritual gifts and talents which in turn we are to use…
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011 12:33
William Willimon Conference December 9th and 10th 2011
Written by Rev. Canon David Smith
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Tuesday, 07 June 2011 13:36
Back To Church Sunday September 25, 2011
Written by Rev. Canon David Smith
Over the past few years parishes have been using the Back to Church Sunday program to encourage parishioners to invite someone new to worship. It is a great opportunity to share the Good News of…
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On Passion Sunday someone commented to me that it was good that I preached with passion on Passion Sunday. I would love to preach with passion every Sunday and express my faith with joy and sincerity every…
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