Tag Archives: missional

Three Simple Rules to Be A Welcoming Church

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Steve LaMotte

As we consider what our church life might look like in a more “normal” state, the staff and leadership have discussed ways that Avenue can be more hospitable to guests and 1st-time attenders. If you’ve ever had to go to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Surprise the World

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

One of the books that has had a lasting impact on my ministry is Michael Frost’s book Exiles: Living Missionally in a Post-Christian Culture. This book helped me understand ministry in our current context and the importance of living missionally- which … Continue reading →

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Would You Pay for Church Attenders?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Steve LaMotte

Yesterday, Matt Miofsky, pastor at The Gathering in St. Louis, MO linked this article from the New York Times on his Twitter account about Jewish Communities around the country offering financial incentives for families to relocate to their community and … Continue reading →

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