Blogs


In this section you will find blogs from individuals who are active in externally focused ministry. Learn more about how to engage in externally focused ministry from people who are making a difference in the movement.

 

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Hope for Children in Poverty with Heidi Unruh
This site offers a forum for sharing stories, research, and resources for action on behalf of the most vulnerable children in the U.S. We highlight the role of the church, though the dialogue is inclusive of all who seek a better future for children in poverty and their families.
http://hopeforchildreninpoverty.blogspot.com



Community Impact with Nancy May
Community Christian Church has an outreach event 5 times a year called Community Impact. Community Impact provides opportunities for our church congregation to serve the elderly, homeless, foster care agenceies, children & adults with special needs, and we even serve our service members by putting together care packages for our soldiers serving on the front lines. This blog is an accumulation of heartfelt stories from those that have participated in Community Impact.
http://cccimpact.blogspot.com/



Root48 with Brian Hofmeister
Art, Culture, Outreach, Discipleship, Theology
http://root48.wordpress.com/



eyesoutward with Steve Bowen
doing the stuff outward focused thoughts, stories, tips
http://stevebowen.blogspot.com



Experiences In Outreach
Stories and personal experiences that I have in ministering to the poor and homeless.
http://www.marklovecentral.blogspot.com



Community 4:12
Community 4:12 is the Community Development ministry of Community Christian Church. The blog chronicles community development work being done in the under-resourced community of East Aurora, IL as well as the ″relocation″ musings of the director who moved to the community from a neighboring affluent suburb.
http://community412.typepad.com/



Krista Petty & Externally Focused Resources Blog
Krista Petty is a writer and resource developer for the Externally Focused movement. Her blog connects you to serving resources and stories of personal and community transformation.
http://www.kristapetty.blogspot.com/



Eric Swanson's Blog
Eric is Director of Leadership Communities with Leadership Network. His blog focuses on all aspects of externally focused ministry.
http://www.ericswanson.blogspot.com



Todd Rhodes/Monday Morning Insights
Todd is on the staff of Monday Morning Insights and Leadership Network. He has a passion for the local church and Monday Morning Insights focuses on what impacts it.
http://www.mondaymorninginsights.com



Living a Life on Loan Church Wide-Experience Kit
Change the DNA of your church conduct the Life on Loan Church-Wide Experience in your church. Becoming an externally focused church is not easy. Get your congregation on the same page!

The Externally Focused Church
How can your church get the attention of your community? It's all about focus. If non-Christians aren't asking what's behind the excitement of your church members, it's time to get externally focused!