Category: Church
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The “Small Group” Scare: Why Is Everyone Inviting Me to Their House?
If you’ve been at church for more than twenty minutes, someone has probably asked you, “So, are you in a Small Group yet?” To a new believer, this sounds like a trap. You’re thinking: You want me to go to a stranger’s house? Will there be name tags? Do I have to pray out loud?…
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Church Culture: A No-Judgment Survival Guide
So, you walked into a church. It was probably a mix of great coffee, loud music, and a lot of people who seemed really happy to be there. But then things started getting… interesting. People started raising their hands during songs. Someone mentioned “Communion.” Someone else talked about “Tithing.” If you felt like you forgot…
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Baptism: Why Everyone Is Getting Dunked (And Do I Have To?)
If you’ve been at New Foundations for a few weeks, you’ve probably seen a video or a live event where people get dunked in a pool or a tank while everyone cheers like they just won the Super Bowl. In church-speak, this is Baptism. But if you didn’t grow up around this, you probably have…
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Serving: Why Helping Out is Actually for You
You’ve got the Bible basics down. You’ve gone public with your baptism. You’ve even braved a Small Group couch. Now, you’re probably hearing the “V” word: Volunteering. (Or “Serving,” if you want to be churchy about it). For a new believer, this can feel like a hurdle. You might think, “I just got here! I…
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The Bible Study: Cracking the Code Together
You’ve got the Bible. You’ve started reading John. But let’s be honest: sometimes you hit a verse and think, “I have no idea what that just said.” Enter: The Bible Study. If a Sunday service is the “Stadium Event” and a Small Group is the “Living Room Hangout,” a Bible Study is the Training Room.…