Church of Refuge would like to help you with resources that you can use in your own congregations.
Resources are available under each COR Values. To share these 9 COR initiatives with your church, feel free to print this COR Brochure.
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COR Value #1 - Acceptance
COR Value #2 - Service
COR Value #3 - Discipleship
New Research on the State of Discipleship (2015)
Why Are So Many Young People Falling Away from Faith? (2015)
Every kid needs a champion (2013)
Personal Devotions
The Truth Link Series, by Ty Gibson
Learn to Study the Bible, by Andy Deane
Bible Study Methods. Twelve Ways to Unlock God’s Word, by Rick Warren (2018)
The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict, by Josh McDowell (1999)
Devotionals
Devotionals Daily from Gateway
Family Worship
Bible Study GraceLink Sabbath School
How to Help Your Child Really Love Jesus, by Donna Habenicht
Amazing Adventures, by Amazing Facts
Devotional Hugs from Jesus (Preschool)
Devotional Llamas, Leopards, and Lizards (Junior/Earliteen)
Devotional God’s Big Idea (Primary)
Devotional One-Year Devotions for Active Boys, by Karen Whiting and Jesse Florea
Small Groups
Adventist Christian Fellowship
How to Lead a Seeker Bible Discussion
Yo pensaba que… Revisando conceptos sobre alguien llamado “DIOS” (Español)
COR Value #4 - Community
Pastors, Here’s a Novel Idea: Invite Newcomers to Lunch (2017)
Heaven on Earth | Christian Community as God’s Plan (2015)
3 Ways the Church Can Build Better Community (2015)
3 Remarkable Ways the Church Can Build Better Community (2015)
7 Things Church Members Should Say to Guests (2015)
9 Surprises in Worship Services that Made Guests Return (2015)
7 Situations Where Your Church Should Not Have Greeters (2015)
5 Ways to Connect with Millennials (2014)
5 Secrets for Ordinary People to Build Extraordinary Community (2014)
6 Ways You Can Create Authentic Community in Your Church (2014)
Why Church Community Matters (2014)
The Church and Building Community in the Digital Age (2013)
How To Build Church Community Organically, Without Rigid Structures (2012)
Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus (2012)
The difference between “cultivating communities” and “building churches” by Kathy Escobar (2010)
COR Value #5 - Sabbath
Creating Family-Friendly Churches (2020)
9 Ways to Use Twitter in Church Service (2016)
What is Worship? | How do Christians Worship | Worship God (2016)
7 Things Church Members Should Say to Guests (2015)
Simply creative: Ways to involve children in your worship services (2009)
101 ideas for better worship services (1991)
Non denominational
Designing Worship Spaces with Millennials in Mind (2014)
Having Meaningful Services: Five Tips for Finding Meaning (2011)
The Sabbath Sofa project, a great way to introduce the concept of the Sabbath
Ideas for Holidays
COR Value #6 - Support
Social Ties and Member Care in the Global Church
I Am Second Stories. Stories of real people that impact the way we think, live and believe
Other Churches’ Support Groups: Ideas for Support Groups that may be needed in your Church
http://crossings.church/careseries/
http://www.nacr.org/referral-center/finding-a-group
http://fhchurch.org/get-connected/groupssupport-groups/
https://www.cc-ob.org/supportgroups
http://www.elmbrook.org/care/classes-support-groups/ http://www.southeastcc.org/support-groups/