Tag: Mary Lederleitner

Shifting Our Mindset on Evangelism

You don’t need a special gift to share the gospel.

Creativity and Innovation in a Small Church

Bishop Thomas A. Clark IV discusses how World Deliverance Christian Center in Bellwood, Illinois, shifted their culture to reach people online.

Modeling Church Evangelism for the Church

Aligning what we say with what we do in modeling church evangelism.

How to Know When Political Views Have Become an Idol

Are your political views and convictions growing in intensity? Are you finding yourself feeling angrier than you used to be about a variety of political issues? Are people in your extended family, community or church becoming angrier? In addition to being in the midst of a global pandemic, widespread demonstrations about racial injustices, and an election year, we live in a media saturated environment where hate and division trigger wider viewership, larger ratings and significantly higher advertising revenue. Learn how to know when your political views have become an idol.

The Refinery: A Church Replant for a Rural Industrial Community in Robinson, Illinois

Robinson, Illinois, is a unique town of about 8,000 people. Rural, but defined by industry, Robinson is about 40 minutes away from the next largest city. It is home to a Marathon Petroleum Corporation refinery, a Hershey Company plant and a state prison. It is also where Pastor Adam Hafenbridle, along with his wife, Emily, is leading a church replant named The Refinery in this community.