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The Mercy Journey
Living mercifully pertains to the posture of our hearts and the work of our hands, and this study covers both, asking about topics such as: giving and receiving forgiveness, what mercy looks like and to whom it should extend, and how individuals and churches go about providing relief to those in need. The call of the gospel is to be like Jesus, who modeled faith in both word and deed. More than ever, it is urgent for Christians to be not only messengers of truth but also ministers of mercy.
Equipped with findings from this unique and introspective study, church leaders and their congregations will be challenged to pursue more thoughtful conversations and compassionate endeavors, representing the whole gospel to a broken world.
For the first time ever, Barna has created a comprehensive suite of tools that will help you lead your church, family or team to a deeper awareness and embrace of mercy—in your hearts, homes, churches and communities.
What is The Mercy Journey?
The Mercy Journey Collection
Where Do We Go From Here
Whether it represents a starting point or simply a next step for your church, Where Do We Go from Here? is intended to bring context to important conversations and contribute to a broader understanding of race relations in our present moment.
Discussions about both the problems behind and solutions to racism tend to produce their own divides—but, Barna data shows, many believe the Church has a meaningful role to play in reconciliation. This study asks pastors and practicing Christians, “Where do we go from here?"
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The Mercy Journey Report
As representatives of the whole gospel, Christians have an opportunity to be not only messengers of truth but also ministers of mercy, in their homes, workplaces, churches and communities.
Living mercifully pertains to the posture of our hearts and the work of our hands––this study covers both.
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The Mercy Journey Workbooks
For Business Leaders:
Intended to help entrepreneurs, managers and others with professional influence go on an interactive exploration of the topic of mercy.
For Families:
Intended to help parents, children and other housemates go on an interactive exploration of the topic of mercy.
Inside you'll find:
• Relevant data from Barna
• Applications and discussion prompts for your family and/or workplace
• Q&As to help you cultivate compassion and kindness in your family and/or in, and through, your company
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The Mercy Journey Full Church Kit
Informed by The Mercy Journey's findings, Barna and The Reimagine Group have produced a comprehensive suite of tools that will expand your ability to lead your church, family or team, to a deeper awareness and embrace of mercy.
Shaped by the insights of ministry experts and practitioners, these tools include:
• The Mercy Journey report (print and digital)
• Sermon outlines
• Sermon development resources
• Presentation slides
• Weekly note-taking outlines
• Small group discussion and leader guides
• Youth and Children Ministry guides
• Customizable promotional images
• Video interviews
• Weekly email headers
• The Mercy Journey for Families
• The Mercy Journey for Business Leaders
• The God Impulse by Jack Alexander
Purchase The Mercy Journey Full Church Kit 
The Mercy Journey Sermon Kit
Informed by The Mercy Journey's findings, Barna and The Reimagine Group have produced a comprehensive suite of tools that will expand your ability to lead your church, family or team, to a deeper awareness and embrace of mercy.
Shaped by the insights of ministry experts and practitioners, these tools include:
• The Mercy Journey report (print only)
• Sermon outlines
• Sermon development resources
• Presentation slides
• Weekly note-taking outlines
• The Mercy Journey for Families
• The Mercy Journey for Business Leaders
• The God Impulse by Jack Alexander
Purchase The Mercy Journey Sermon Kit Shipping and discount codes are added at checkout.