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In the annual report of the Evangelisation Deputation for 2023-2024, we look back in gratitude on a year in which we were able to work together on our missionary calling.
Churches are increasingly being pushed to the fringes of our society. Many churches are resigned to this. How does this relate to Jesus' call to be the salt of the earth?
The new Doorgeven is about giving from the heart. Is giving automatic, or do we share very consciously of God's goodness? So how does that happen?
Rev Pieter Boom, pastor of CGK Delfzijl since October 2023, on crisis, opportunity and change in the church.
In November, the consultants of diaconate, evangelism and mission went on a working visit to Italy to learn from the unique missionary work of Serenissima Ministries.
The gospel is good news for all people. But what does that mean in the concrete situation in which people live? God is focused on the restoration of His Kingdom and engages the church to do so.
Sometimes congregations do have the desire to change, but the question remains: How do we do it? Where do you start with a new process in an existing municipality?
If all Christians started living according to Luke 10, we could abolish all evangelism committees.
In Lelystad, they don't wait for people to seek out the church. At city hostel BinnenInn, the church seeks out the people.
Sometimes people just need a listening ear. At Hoop voor Noord in Amsterdam, there is time for that pastoral contact.
Jurjen ten Brinke gets a new role in Amsterdam and says goodbye to Hoop voor Noord. His successor Leon van den Dool will be confirmed DV in May 2025.
In the latest theme issue of Doorgeven, we reflect on church and slavery. Are all humans created in the image of God?