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In This Episode, Chris McCurley and Bruce McLarty starts back with “10 Questions For 10 Preachers.” Have questions? Email chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.

This Podcast is Produced by Ripple of Light.

Ripple of Light Ministries spreads news of the gospel throughout the world using various multimedia tools.

Our nonprofit was founded in 2016 and offers programs at-no-cost through this website, YouTube, Facebook and other online sources. A combination of podcasts, single-issue programs and series are available on many topics.

To find our more check our our website at rippleoflight.org

In This Episode, Chris McCurley  continues the series called “The Hall of Flaw.” Please bear with us while Chris is in transition to Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson, Tennessee. Have questions? Email chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.

This Podcast is Produced by Ripple of Light.

Ripple of Light Ministries spreads news of the gospel throughout the world using various multimedia tools.

Our nonprofit was founded in 2016 and offers programs at-no-cost through this website, YouTube, Facebook and other online sources. A combination of podcasts, single-issue programs and series are available on many topics.

To find our more check our our website at rippleoflight.org

On this episode, Logan welcomes special guest Nate Sala, president of Wise Disciple. Nate talks about being a pastor at an SBC church, the SBC sex scandal, and the lessons we can all learn from it. Check it out!

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Church scandals.

They seem to be more and more frequent in headline news. Each one has a dramatic effect on all of us. They are to be grieved but also carefully examined.

Please listen to today's episode, and if appropriate, share with others leaders who could benefit from this conversation.

Dating in community is HARD. That's real. I see an epidemic of Christians avoiding dating within community often because of the pressure felt, or for fear of not wanting to ruin community life. Y'all, we have got to change church culture around community and dating. In this episode with guest host Rebekah Hess, we continue the conversation on singleness from last week to discuss opportunities we have to create a safe and healthy space to date within church community, and the importance of community when in a serious relationship. Rebekah and I share our own personal experiences with each other of dating within community and navigating feedback from friends. We delve into topics about our relationship we've never discussed, and in it find even more insight and wisdom to how to navigate healthy dating within community. Whether you are trying to date within community, or want to learn how to create a healthier space for community dating in the church, this episode is for you.

It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words - such a cliché, right? 

But the reality is, someone deciding whether to go to your church or not is looking at your social media posts, your content, and the photos of your church community.

So it may be true – photos really do say a thousand words. 

In this podcast episode, our host Aaron Magnuson gets insights from one of The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Ben Stapley on the value of incorporating real-life photos of the people in your church into your social media content. 

P.S. It’s time to look at a new lens for your church growth strategy! Learn more about these strategies when you join The Social Media Church Conference this July 13-15. 

Reserve your slot here: https://www.socialmedia.church/a/46841/RV8LEDtF 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast #SMCConference. 

Show Notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

Ben Stapley Website

Ben Stapley Facebook

Ben Stapley Twitter

Ben Stapley Instagram

Ben Stapley LinkedIn

Ben Stapley Clubhouse 

Ben Stapley YouTube

Christ Fellowship Miami Website 

Who are Harliem and Vania Salim?

Harliem and Vania Salim started with a church of around 1,000 members and multiplied it to 35 churches in Indonesia with over 5,000 members.  Along the way, they have started three schools, built their own building, and converted a large number of influential and wealthy individuals and celebrities.  They have done this by insisting on each small group "doing life" together.  They emphasize building a healthy community in each small group and church.  They have two beautiful daughters and offer help and guidance to many other churches in Southeast Asia and around the world. 

Program Outline  

• How did you become Christians?
• What brought you back to Asia?
• Please tell me about the size and growth of the Indonesian churches over the past twenty years.
• Coronavirus, what’s changed for you and the church?  
• You are a couple that is making a difference, what drives you?
• Why did you start your schools and how?
• You've reached some influential people in society, how did that happen?
• What was it like raising a family on the mission field?
• What advice would you give a person, man or woman, who wants to make a difference and live "no regrets" life?
• Do you have any regrets, anything you wish you could do over or differently?
• Tell me about a time when you came back from a setback or failure.
• What advice would you give to people who are dealing with failure or discouragement?
• Tell me about something that keeps your spiritual fire and ambition burning brightly.