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How to Use MissionInsite: Ethical Principles for Lifestyle Research

by LaurenChurch Growth and Impact, Mission Field, MissionInsite, Outreach and Mission March 15, 2024March 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

By Tom Bandy The internet has been valuable in so many ways. But the combination of digitalization and miniaturisation has raised ethical concerns especially for lifestyle research. Many churches and denominations also use lifestyle research (as we do), but there is always a risk that institutional priorities and hidden biases might unconsciously lead us to …

How to Use Opportunity Scan Part 1

by LaurenChurch Growth and Impact, Church Planting, Mission Field, MissionInsite September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

By Tom Bandy Every congregation has free access to MissionInsite. The amount of data may seem overwhelming, and research tools may seem challenging, but with regular practice it soon becomes easy for any staff, board, or committee to gather information pertinent to their area of ministry. Opportunity Scan is a tool that helps you focus …

Journey or Destination?

by BillChurch Growth and Impact, Mission Field, Mission Shaped Church July 10, 2023July 10, 2023Comments are Disabled

As the song lyrics remind us, it’s “summertime and the livin is easy.” There is something about the rhythm of summer; schools are on break, for some work schedules are slower and people pile onto planes, trains and automobiles (and don’t forget cruise ships) to venture to familiar and new destinations throughout the summer months. …