Unique 19 − 2013: Issue #3

Unique 19, Issue #3

This issue of The Unique 19 includes stories of innovative discipleship in four different and uniquely-focused churches. The Unique 19 is the church list for the rest of us!  In Issue #3, you’ll read about:

– St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA: Redefining the Good Life

– Renovatus, Charlotte, NC: A church of people under renovation – liars, dreamers, and misfits

– Scum of the Earth, Denver, CO: A church for the right-brained and left out

– Trinity Grace, New York, NY: Joining God with the renewal of the city

BONUS! Check out this video of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church highlighted in this issue!


St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church – Unique 19 Video from Auxano on Vimeo.

In addition to these four stories, we’ve also included a helpful set of questions to review with your team. We call them Team Connect, Team Challenge and Team Act questions. It’s our desire to help your team take the inspiration provided in Unique 19 and provide actionable steps for applying vision-driven ideas in your unique church!

The Unique 19 is brought to you by the team at Auxano. We navigate leaders through growth challenges with vision clarity. Learn more about Auxano.

If you are new to The Unique 19, be sure to download our previous issues, too!

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