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Live Among the Flock

By Filings on Fri, 08/16/24
Church & Ministry
Local Church
Neighbors

“Out of 160 covenant members, more than half live within a couple miles of the church building. Here are three reasons why I would encourage every pastor to teach his congregation the value of proximity.” - 9 Marks

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pvawter

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Sat, 08/17/24

This seems like one of those things that works well in one setting but doesn't translate into other environments. While the author planted a church in an urban neighborhood, what kind of proximity could one expect in a suburban or even rural setting? In principle, it might be a good idea, but I can't see how it would work for a pastor coming to an established congregation.

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