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Engage Your Community.<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Your church\u2019s hidden power<\/h2>\n

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ou know the power of a good story. A story heard in childhood can stay with you for a lifetime. The stories we share in community shape us into the people we are\u2014and the people we hope to become.<\/p>\n

A testimony is a good story that is also a God story. It is telling, whether in a worship setting or casual conversation, where we see God\u2019s presence and activity in our lives.<\/p>\n

The problem is: many people are not sure how to talk about God in today\u2019s world. When we asked why, this is what we heard.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\u201cI haven\u2019t had a lot of practice.\u201d
\u201cI wouldn't want to offend people.\u201d
\u201cI let the pastor do the talking.\u201d
\u201cI just try to show my faith by my actions.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div>

The Bible says even Moses at first felt uncomfortable talking about God.<\/p>\n

At Perkins School of Theology, we wanted to help people overcome these obstacles. Because testimony builds community. Stories told inside the church spill out into wider circles\u2014the cities, towns, and neighborhoods where we live. When we \u201cspeak about what we have seen and heard\u201d (Acts 4:20), we become more connected to people. And we help people connect more with God and with our congregation.<\/p>\n

We started Testimony HQ<\/strong><\/em> as a hub or \u201cheadquarters\u201d to help people learn how to tell their God stories\u2014in a way that is warm and inviting. A way that is consistent with their community\u2019s culture. A way that brings together speaking and listening, words and actions. Here are some resources<\/a> that can help you.<\/p>\n

We have helped many congregations<\/a>. We\u2019d love for your church to be next. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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