Sentences with phrase «small local congregation»

Or maybe you could bring in the pastor of a small local congregation to praise him for how he faithfully served God without giving in to the lure of a larger congregation and a larger salary elsewhere.

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Apart from occasional local congregations, the most promising place to begin is with small educational institutions closely tied to the church.

Smaller and more flexible than most government bureaucracies, local congregations and charities can also spawn creative social innovations that benefit those in need.»

Seldom are ordained women placed in full charge of a local church, save in some small town and rural congregations that can not afford or find a man.

So... we continue to encourage Christian singles to do the hard work it takes to be in community — both within the larger congregation of the local church AND within a smaller group where they can truly be known and share with others.