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Gender Differences: Generalisations Are not Stereotypes

The main point of this article is helpful: That when it comes to gender, generalizations are not stereotypes.

The Role of Hospitality in Reaching the Dechurched

“Sometimes we think of people who’ve dechurched in terms of their ideas: they had ideas about Christianity. Now they have ideas that are secular. True enough. But something we often forget about people who’ve dechurched, or are deconstructing, is that we humans are as influenced by communities as we are by ideas.”

Essential Lessons for Young (and Old) Pastors

Darryl offers some essential lessons for young and old pastors alike.

Arabian Fights: The Rise of Islam and the Resilience of the Church

“The world’s political and religious map was radically redrawn in the seventh century AD. Islam’s birth, growth, and rapid conquest of much of the world was due to factors that range broadly,


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