If you’re a Sharefaith member, you have a lot to look forward to this fall. Here’s a brief overview of what’s going on in church media, and specifically with Sharefaith. Maximize the value of your Sharefaith membership.

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I used to be skeptical of small groups. I thought it was a bit too faddish, touchy-feely, and created Christian social clubs instead of fostering true discipleship. Maybe some small groups are guilty of these charges. However, on the whole, small groups are a valuable means of helping people in the church.

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Everyone reading this has probably at one time or another talked to someone you know and love about Christ. Maybe you’ve even talked to a complete stranger about Him. Likewise, you have also probably been rejected by at least one of those people. This happens, and there are some very important things to keep in mind when you face this situation. Continue reading “Evangelism: How To Face Rejection” »

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I’m not the kind of person who typically rants against the evils of technology, Facebook, and social media. Technology, Facebook, and social media aren’t inherently evil. I love technology. I use Facebook. I tweet. I use Facetime on my iPhone. I make video calls on Skype. I send text messages. I use Yahoo chat. I use Google chat. If there’s an electronic medium of communication, chances are I’m using it or have used it. So, let’s just clear the virtual airwaves here. This is not a rant.

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Since Sharefaith is run by real people living in the real world, we thought we’d let you know who’s behind this whole gig. What do those people look like who you’re talking to on the phone? Where are they? Maybe these questions haven’t been keeping you up at night, but here are some photos, facts, and insights…for your enjoyment.

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The word “philosophy” isn’t all that exciting. To me, it connotes the arduous reading that I had to plow through in my college senior-level class, “Contemporary Philosophy.” As we all know, however, “philosophy” is not just about something Kant wrote or Descarte thought about. Philosophy is the whole reason behind what we do and why we do it. Would you say that something that basic is pretty important?

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Sharefaith is constantly expanding, growing, enhancing, and refining. If you’re a member, you’ve watched the value of your membership grow as we have developed new products and an improved level of service. For the past eight years, our company has been at the cutting edge of worship media. Now, we’re expanding in ways we never thought possible, by providing churches all around the world with professional church websites. We have even bigger plans, but it’s going to mean some changes.

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Wouldn’t it be nice if every issue were black and white—crystal clear? Every single issue. Every subject. Every day. It would certainly simplify decision-making, conscience issues, controversies, and might even prevent a few church splits. But the reality is, everything is not black and white—even in issues pertaining to God and the Bible.

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We’re constantly trying to keep our church websites fresh, up-to-date, and powerful. We’ve just launched three compelling new designs. Check them out!

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Hold on! Did you read that title? Wow! Chopping church services?! Sounds pretty intense. Well, it is. But isn’t chopping church services like tossing key doctrine, or ignoring people’s spiritual needs?

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