Author Archives: ErikHall

Hearts and Treasure

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ErikHall

by Erik Hall planter of Barnegat Anew inBarnegat, New Jersey One thing you cannot do in a new church-plant is sit on the sidelines. In existing churches with long histories, stable ministries, and solid financial foundations, some folks choose to … Continue reading →

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God’s Specialty

Posted on March 15, 2012 by ErikHall

by Erik Hall planter of Barnegat Anew inBarnegat, New Jersey At our new church we meet a lot of folks who are, for all practical considerations, ‘unchurched’. They know very little about God, Jesus, and the church and even less … Continue reading →

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Right Here… Right Now

Posted on February 7, 2012 by ErikHall

by Erik Hall planter of Barnegat Anew in Barnegat, New Jersey Last summer our new church start organized our very first regional mission trip. A team of 17 people ranging in age from 7 to 79 and ranging in spiritual … Continue reading →

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A Work in Progress

Posted on January 13, 2012 by ErikHall

by Erik Hall planter of Barnegat Anew in Barnegat, New Jersey During our new church’s preview season (in the summer of 2010) I agonized over the theme our worship celebrations would embody. We were meeting in our town’s community center … Continue reading →

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Gardening 101

Posted on November 9, 2011 by ErikHall

by Erik Hall planter of Barnegat Anew in Barnegat, New Jersey One of the things I love about living in a region which experiences all four seasons is the ever-changing array of flowers and plants and fruits and vegetables that … Continue reading →

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Grab Bag Masterpiece

Posted on September 16, 2011 by ErikHall

by Erik Hall planter of Barnegat Anew in Barnegat, New Jersey Do you remember the fun and excitement of the “grab bag” gift from when you were a kid? Or, purchasing that ‘mystery pack’ of collector’s cards (like baseball, etc.) … Continue reading →

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Better and Better

Posted on July 15, 2011 by ErikHall

by Erik Hall planter of Barnegat Anew in Barnegat, New Jersey Why change when everything is good?  So it can be the best. That is what innovation is all about. No turning back and no settling for less! Whether it’s … Continue reading →

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