You’ve seen it, haven’t you? The church where the pastor is working 24/7, dealing with negative church members, making hospital visits, responding to emergencies, and attending meetings; ultimately draining him or herself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This is not healthy and it isn’t the way the Church is supposed to function. It is not.. 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 →

07 Sep 2013
September 7, 2013

You’ve Got 7 Minutes!

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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 →

06 Aug 2013
August 6, 2013

Be in it, But not of it

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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 →