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Hospitality and the Great Commission A Pre-Synod Conference on Evangelism


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liturgy, song choices, and worship forms should invite an outsider’s participation by be-  Nealon asked.  and discipled? Nealon used the examples of front door greeters, meeting the pastor, and attending events outside of Worship. 


 (John 6:37).


 2 The Associate Reformed Presbyterian


Alan Avera introduces Daniel Nealon and Lorianne Merritt.


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July/August 2024


General Synod Coverage Pre-Synod, Opening Worship, approved motions, and highlights from boards, committees, and special committees of the 2024 General Synod meeting. Thank you to Bill Marion and Martha Grace James for assistance with photography. —Susan Tanner


Moderator’s Challenge - To the ends of the Earth…Together, Acts 1:8 —Alan Broyles


Synod Emphasis - The Imperative True discipleship is the answer to this discipleship crisis that has greatly weakened the church, as well as the church’s impact on the world. —Rev. Gil Martin


14 Outreach North America Outreach North America exists to help presbyteries plant and strengthen


ARP churches undergirded by evangelism.


27 Feature - How Beekeeping Became a Ministry Using beekeeping to gain access to areas where the Word of God is limited. —William Huey


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