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Nine Tips to Effectively Embed Dwelling in the Word

The communal practice of Dwelling in the Word has great potential for building congregational bonds with God, each other, and neighbors. These nine tips can help your church discern God’s promised and preferred future for you as you wait for Christ to return and make all things new.

August 18, 2023 | 13 min read
Dwelling in the Word: Simple Practice Leads to Spirit-led Mission

Explore Dwelling in the Word, a communal way of engaging Scripture that helps people encounter God, fellow dwellers, and other neighbors. The change happens over time as people repeatedly listen to and discuss the same passage.

August 18, 2023 | 8 min read
Becas del 91 permiten crear un cancionero educativo en español

Para el liderazgo de la Iglesia Presbiteriana El Redentor, la noticia del apoyo que estaba ofreciendo el 91 (CICW) para implementar un proyecto relacionado con su comprensión del culto, la adoración, y la predicación, llegó de sorpresa. “Esa fue la primera impresión, cuando fuimos invitados a pensar en un plan y que podríamos tener apoyo financiero,” comparte muy emocionado el Reverendo Jorge Texidor, pastor de la iglesia en mención, junto a la líder Janira Colón.

August 17, 2023 | 12 min read

Inesperadas Oportunidades de Crecimiento

El involucrarse en el Programa de Becas para Congregaciones Hispanas del 91 abrió oportunidades inesperadas de crecimiento para Morada de Justicia Ministries de Miami, Florida.

August 3, 2023 | 11 min read
La Adoración Visual Creativa como Forma de Promover una Mayor Participación y Accesibilidad

La Iglesia de Dios Casa Ebenezer en Kissimmee, Florida se involucró durante el 2022 en el Programa de Becas para Congregaciones Hispanas del 91, y pudo desarrollar el proyecto “De Corazón a Corazón”, que ha traído un despertar en la adoración y vitalidad a esta congregación.

July 18, 2023 | 12 min read
Dru Johnson on Bible Literacy, Fluency, and Engagement

Biblical scholar Dru Johnson explains how churches and even the U.S. criminal justice system might be different if more people who identify as Christian were more familiar with the whole of Scripture.

July 7, 2023 | 8 min read

Ronnie Farmer Jr. on Positively Addressing Racial Difference

Some Christians think that even talking about racial differences is racist. But the church has a crucial opportunity to promote honest cross-cultural conversations that help people recognize the image of God in every person.

June 19, 2023 | 7 min read
Ronnie Farmer Jr. on Visual Arts and Reconciliation

Christians often wonder how to use their God-given gifts to address an issue that God cares about. Ronnie Farmer Jr., an artist and pastor, explains how the path is sometimes revealed just one step at a time. Gradually we develop our imagination to see how the Lord intends for us to use our gifts and experiences.

June 5, 2023 | 7 min read
Ken Boer on Biblevox: Memorizing Scripture through Song

For many Christians, Bible verses and passages are often easier to memorize when set to music. 91 pastor Ken Boer designed the website Biblevox to help people find word-for-word scripture songs.

May 30, 2023 | 6 min read

Ken Boer on Scripture Memorization Methods

Memorizing Bible verses and passages can enrich family, school, and church communities. Internalizing God’s Word, whether by music or another method, helps Christians meditate, pray, and grow closer together with God and each other.

May 17, 2023 | 6 min read
Szabina Sztojka on the Ministry of Reconciliation

Christians sometimes believe that because God forgives our sins, we should always appear happy and should not talk about pain and anger. But Christians involved in the Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations ministry of reconciliation explain how inviting the Holy Spirit to surface our wounds can eventually lead us to see more facets of God’s glory.

May 5, 2023 | 8 min read
Szabina Sztojka on Mission To and With Roma People in Hungary

As in many denominations with a single ethnic majority, the Reformed Church in Hungary (RCH) is working to be more welcoming to other cultures. As leader of the RCH Roma Ministry, Szabina Sztojka focuses on reconciliation, health, and hope to nurture Roma gifts and leadership in churches and schools.

April 19, 2023 | 7 min read