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A 2020 Review and a Look Ahead

When we were setting New Year’s resolutions in January, who could have imagined we would face a global pandemic, increasing racial and political division, rioting, and violence in the streets of many of our cities. It’s been an unprecedented year. We have had to adjust, pivot, cancel, reschedule, and more. In the midst of fear, anxiety, economic concerns, …

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Mr. Spickles, a Divine Appointment, and Teaching Your Children to Pray

Our daughter turned 2 a few weeks ago. A friend posted about a book, Mr. Spickles Learns to Pray. My grandparents asked what they could get her for her birthday and I suggested this book. When she received, “Mr. Spickles Learns to Pray”, I realized the author was local and I friended her on a …

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Prayer Summit: A Personal Reflection by Pastor Windsor Williams Jr

This was my first Prayer Summit. I was told that there was going to be extraordinary prayer, and not only that but Dave Butts from Harvest Prayer Ministries would be the guest speaker. I was looking forward to attending, but quite frankly, my mindset (skeptic alert) was that I would be attending, um well…another conference. It turned …

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Real Hope for National Healing

The 2020 Election Day in the United States is almost here, and millions have already voted. Some political analysts are predicting we may not know the results in some races for days or weeks. Whatever the outcome of this year’s elections, we are a country that is deeply divided. In a recent blog post titled, The Deep Roots …

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Vital Families in Schools – Connecting with Families Amid COVID

Strong, positive relationships are the foundation for a great partnership. Many churches are investing in forming and growing relationships with those in the schools.

Vital Families in Schools – Churches Spring Into Action as the New School Year Begins

Strong, positive relationships are the foundation for a great partnership. Many churches are investing in forming and growing relationships with those in the schools.

2021 GLS Early Bird Registration Now Open

YOUR LEADERSHIP MATTERS …and it matters now more than ever. How are you using it? The Global Leadership Summit is your opportunity to access a wealth of leadership insight from a world-class faculty ready to equip and inspire you—no matter where you have influence. When you grow in your leadership and use your influence for …

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Vital Families in Schools Summit Moves Church-School Partnership Plan Forward

All families regardless of their size, structure, economic status, or ethnic background need encouragement and support–now more than ever. This challenge fueled CityChurch Network and The City Center partnering to host the Vital Families in Schools Summit on July 22nd in Little Rock. Eighteen churches and organizations collaborated to identify key components of an effective church-school partnership model.

An Invitation to the 2020 Little Rock Congregational Study

“We have learned that when congregations serve the community, it creates a culture of service that also leads members to serve in their own places of worship,” In addition Glazier said. “We have learned that growing congregations are significantly more likely to be led by clergy who are engaged in the community.”