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Spiritual Prodigies (#1437)

2014/06/04 By Greg

Vince AmlinVince Amlin, associate minister at the United Church of Gainesville (Gainesville, FL), recently suggested that we need more spiritual prodigies. More specifically, he wrote

The Church could use a generation of spiritual prodigies. The UCC needs them. The world needs them – kids hungry for a second helping of soul.

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I agree wholeheartedly with Amlin that the church is ready to benefit from a new generation of spiritual prodigies.  I wonder, however, what it is that your local congregation is doing to identify such individuals and to help them find ways to begin contributing.

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope in Dallas and as Interim Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth. He has served eleven congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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