The Portal

Fresh.  Exciting.  Right.
These are the words that express how we felt about starting a Discovery Group (DG) last fall.  The guided discussions in an accepting and listening atmosphere were thought-provoking for people who came.

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A wise man once wrote that there is a season for every activity under heaven. He wrote that there is a time to be born … to heal, to tear down, to build, to mourn, to dance, to scatter, to gather … a time for war and a time for peace. The Hughes home church [...]

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Everyone knew it was coming, but no one knew what to expect. Everyone held their breath: what would Word, the high school Bible study, be like without its posse of eight male high school graduates - and saddled with all-new leadership?

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Read all about the new Love Ethics class sponsored by Columbus, Xenos, featuring … guess who? Cleveland people can go without any class costs, of course…

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Do You Know the Old Testament? On October 1st we launch an Old Testament survey course for the first time in nearly a decade…Students will be guided through the entire Old Testament by Darlene McCallum and Mark Michalek…

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On September 26-28 about thirty NeoXenos leaders will gather for a retreat near scenic Marblehead Light House, a favorite attraction for campers at East Harbor State Park.
This is an intense year of new ministries and growth, increasing the need for more Deacon Ministry Teams (DMTs). Experienced leaders are stepping into new ministries and new leaders [...]

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News from the Multi-Site conference in Chicago. What are other churches doing today? Greg, Joel, Keith and Mark bring their observations — live! It’s a podcast…

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Praise God that He’s given us a partnership and open door to serving the poor in a relational and evangelistic context! But we need volunteers! Read about the launch of the 2008 School Year at South Street in Akron’s inner-city…

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You’re “pressed on every side,” but “not crushed,” right? Yes, “our great power is from God,” Paul says in 2 Cor. 4:4, but he would’ve also brought along a laptop to use The Portal — it’s the front door to all the Basecamp places and activity. It’s easier to use the forums, get news, announcements, and find things.

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A face only a mother could love. Read more about it…

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