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Streaming is the New Traditional Service
I think most of us can relate to the expression “traditional service” from our church experiences. Some of us might even remember the time when singing hymns followed by a 3-point message was no longer keeping people in church. At that time, the idea to add...
BO137 – September 2020
Iglesia del Nazareno de Santa Maria September 2020 Update Greetings brothers and sisters of Canyon Ridge Church! We are excited to share with you an update on the ministries and construction of Iglesia del Nazareno de Santa Maria. The church has formed a...
CO901 – September 2020
Iglesia Rios de Agua Viva September 2020 Update Greetings sisters and brothers of MONAT! We are excited to share with you an update on the ministries and construction of Rios de Agua Viva. There has been little progress on the work in these 60 days, due to the fact...
Forgive Us Our Debts…
Forgive us as we forgive… Debt forgiveness is a topic that is hotly debated, especially in this complex season we are in. Regardless of where you land politically, as Christians we are called to pray for and about debt forgiveness. Yes, it can be awkward when we get...
What You’re Doing is Actually Church
This article was written for TheChurch.Digital, powered by Stadia. What you are doing in the digital realm is ACTUALLY church. That out of the way, let me give you some advice, Church Online leader, pastor, or worker: What you are doing is ACTUALLY church. Congrats....
Cheering On One Another: The Plant Strong Podcast
Stadia invited Lisa Bennett, Host of the Plant Strong podcast, to share why she is so passionate about the mission of Bloom and what gets her so excited about their podcast. I was never a cheerleader, but some of my favorite friends were. It seems such a waste that...
Every Single Child Deserves a Church: Go The Extra Mile Stories
Every Single Child Deserves a Church. Stadia values children and we’ve said it time and time again that we won’t stop starting churches until every child has a church. On September 19 we’re going the extra mile for the next generation, so that more children and their...
Our Father in Heaven
This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven...' Matthew 6:9 Our Father. I’m convinced a central mission of Jesus is to call us back to God through family. A kingdom family. A redeemed and redeeming family. The theological profundity called adoption....
Did We Ever Really Care? Providing Care in a Digital World
What if I could convince you that our current cultural reality is one of the best things that has ever happened to the Church, would you believe me? I know that’s a bold statement but bear with me for a moment while I give it a try. The Church at large has a bit of a...