Cross Words Rising From the Ashes engages

Rising From the Ashes engages these questions through interwoven oral history-style interviews with people in mainline churches who are doing outside-the-box ministries and are at the forefront of exploring what it means to "be" the church in the 21st century

Many congregations and religious entities fear that they cannot raise these transformational gifts due to a lack of expertise among staff or volunteers

• Includes questions for reflection and study by individuals and groups

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Cross Words Rising From the Ashes engagesYouth (and their parents, mentors, and leaders) are continually seeking a devotional from a mainline Christian perspective that honors them. Different than many youth devotionals, which use punitive language and the context of purity, Cross Words is a devotional for students that is engaging and realistic about their brokenness alongside Gods redeeming grace and forgiveness. It will help them walk through the daily blessings and challenges of life,