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We have seen an outpouring of grief around the world this week at the blazing destruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Some have mourned the loss of a cultural icon, while others have grieved the loss of a place of worship. Yet within the ashes of this devastation are signs of hope: claimed relics of the historical crucifixion of Jesus have been saved, the bulk of the stone structure is intact, and finances are promised for the rebuilding. Good Friday reminds us of t

The New Year is often a great time to reflect on 2018 and also to look forward to what 2019 will bring. We can do that as individuals as we recall the moments of joy, the difficulties and the goals we achieved over the last 12 months. And, especially if we are involved in church leadership, we can do that as a leadership team together. There are several good assessment tools for churches that are useful in discerning health or vitality indicators, but to start the conversatio