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George Barna’s 9 Challenges For American Christians

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Steve Simms

George Barna, founder of the Barna Research Group, issued nine challenges for American Christianity in 2002. Here is a paraphrase of his nine challenges along with how a church in Nashville, Tennessee, The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center, is attempting … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From Chris Johnson & The Tennessee Titans’ Running Game

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Steve Simms

Nashville’s Tennessee Titans’ running game has something to teach the church. After a holdout that caused Chris Johnson, the best running back in the National Football League the past three years, to miss all of training camp, the Titans signed him to a $50+ … Continue reading →

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Be Part Of Changing Lives & Transforming A Neighborhood in Nashville

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center is a customized ministry of The Salvation Army Nashville. Established in March 2008, our goal is to see individuals and our urban Nashville community transformed by: * Cultivating And Spreading Spiritual Awakening All … Continue reading →

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