Last weekend we attended a family gathering. Before lunch, my “uncle-in-law” and I were asked if one of us would pray. I said I’d rather he did, and he thought I should. In the end, we ended up doing a unison prayer together that everyone knew. That was ok, but my response bothered me. Why.. read more →
We are quickly approaching Christmas which means many people will be visiting churches that don’t typically do so. Is your congregation ready? Do you have good signs in place so the building is easy to navigate? Are greeters lined up and congregation members ready to welcome guests with love and respect? If your congregation is.. read more →
If we surveyed America, we would discover that somewhere around 80% of Americans say they are Christian. 80%! And yet, only about 25% of Americans will worship at some time this weekend. What does it meant to say that we are Christian? Does it really mean something … or is it a nice catch phrase?.. read more →
While change is a necessary part of life, it can sometimes be difficult…especially at church. I grew up in a church where I was related to 1/3 or so of the congregation and I was the 3rd or 4th generation of my family to belong there. Needless to say, I knew how things went –.. read more →
Start doing the right things and stop doing the wrong things—that’s what it means to follow Jesus, right? Or what if we have it all turned around? We just need the church to stop doing church, and start being the Church … It is Christians being Christians, in a lost and broken world … Are.. read more →
What are your committees/ministry teams up to these days? Are they acting as part of your church’s overall vision & strategy? I’ve been in so many committee meetings in my church life that pretty much ended up with me saying “What on Earth did I even show up for?” Can you relate? Don’t get me.. read more →
A guest post by John Kvigne: When we look at the stories in the Bible, especially from the Old Testament prophets, we read that these prophets were telling people what was and what was to come in the future. These prophets were considered to be “HERALDS”. What is a herald? A herald can be defined.. read more →
“And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’” Matthew 18:3 These words have been on my mind lately. My nine year old daughter received a Bible for Christmas and has been reading it every day…last I heard she was up.. read more →
What is the Church? Have you given much thought to that question? Is it a place reserved for special occasions like weddings, funerals, Christmas or Easter? Maybe it’s the building down the street with a steeple? Perhaps it’s a club to which people belong? While a church building is certainly a good place to have.. read more →
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