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Asking Big Questions

Posted on September 28, 2021September 27, 2021 by ptsblog
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One of the things I love about our Center for Adaptive and Innovative Ministry programming is that we do regular reflective exercises in almost every different part of our work. When we meet for monthly lunches, start classes, gather cohorts, and even join together lately on Zoom, we generally start with some kind of wide…

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Growing Up Just Changed with COVID-19

Posted on May 11, 2021March 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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The goal of “growing up” is to become fully actualized, fully integrated, fully balanced adults—adults who can enter society with confidence and provide meaningful skills and benefits to society as a whole. This growth happens most effectively in our relationships. COVID-19 has disrupted and stalled the growth of young adults and adolescents because it has…

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Short-term Mission Trips Without Travel

Posted on March 31, 2021March 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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COVID has forced churches and organizations to put a halt on sending more than 1.6 million participants from the U.S. on short-term mission trips. You and your church may be wondering what you will be doing this year to serve and learn with God’s people around the world. For some, you might not even be…

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