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How do We Strengthen Our Commitment to Outreach?

How do we strengthen our commitment to outreach?
Become a mission-focused church and build bridges to community outreach

Holistic ministry, when it is placed within the context of mission, answers the question, "How are God's character and saving actions expressed through our church in the world?" . . . Overcoming an inward focus means changing the paradigm for members from "going to church" to "being the church" in mission. (Churches That Make a Difference, p. 148-149)
Why is this step important?
Overcoming an inward focus
Overcoming barriers to reaching out
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