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Seminaries, Denominations & Churches Can Get Along. Here’s How:
Gannon Sims | 1 Apr 2015
It’s been said within the “hallowed walls” of seminaries that the purpose of the church is to show the world that it is not the church. This statement can be...
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Church Leaders: Here’s a Common Space to Discuss What Scares You [Video]
Gannon Sims | 31 Mar 2015
Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Free Webinar on Church Revitalization "How Listening to Your Community Can Spur Revitalization" with Heather Jallad and David Graham. Watch for Free About the...
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Discover How Fresh Expressions Really Begin
Gannon Sims | 4 Mar 2015
They came from six states and as many denominational families. Some are clergy—most are not. All are pioneers seeking to be the church among people who are far from God....
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Are You a Pioneer?
Gannon Sims | 23 Feb 2015
What’s a pioneer anyway? Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,...
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Church Unity: Fresh Expressions Lead to New Partnerships
Gannon Sims | 5 Feb 2015
Fresh Expressions is a growing international movement involving denominations, streams and agencies who are committed to new forms of church that start by working mainly with non-church goers. Not only...
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In Times of Uncertainty, Vision Day Presents Brighter Future. [Interview]
Gannon Sims | 29 Sep 2014
Our Communications Director Gannon Sims sat down with Seth Horrell, pastor of North Riverside Baptist Church in Newport News, Virginia. North Riverside Baptist is the host church of our Tidewater...
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Some Harmony in the Barn
Gannon Sims | 12 Aug 2014
by Travis Collins Turnaround Cowboy Church: King William County, Virginia “Reining” is a form of horse competition. The routine takes a horse through a series of precise moves including the...
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Gannon Sims: It Begins at Home
Gannon Sims | 9 Jul 2014
A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the...
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Going Beyond Safety for the Next Generation
Gannon Sims | 7 May 2014
NextGen Church: West Windsor, New Jersey As is the case with most new churches, our understanding of NextGen Church’s mission and vision has evolved since its inception. In retrospect, we now...
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Gannon Sims: A Story to Share
Gannon Sims | 26 Mar 2014
In less than 48 hours, leaders from across the country will join the Fresh Expressions National Gathering in Alexandria. And every presenter, attendee and volunteer will have a story to...
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Gannon Sims: Who’s Missing?
Gannon Sims | 23 Jan 2014
The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. Matthew 13:44 When we consider fresh expressions of church, images of the Kingdom propel our theory and practice....
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Gannon Sims: Is there a difference between a Fresh Expression and a Church Plant?
Gannon Sims | 31 Jul 2013
It’s a question we’re frequently asked, and for good reason. Is there a difference between church planting and Fresh Expressions of church? To answer the question, we need to look...