It was a year of losing members—an energetic young couple because of a job transfer, several families because of theological disputes, and another family because, frankly, they didn't get their way about several issues. Trying to answer the congregation's endless questions of "Why don't we see So-and-so here anymore," the church board was feeling weary, put-upon, and defeated.
Yesterday Debbie and I registered our son Evan for his first semester of college. Per his instructions. Evan is in Germany as a foreign exchange student, finishing his senior year of high school. He requested a pre-med biology major.
When we mentioned "pre-med" to the director of admissions, she said, "That's easy." Out came a single sheet of paper with four years worth of courses laid out; few slots ...
Every church faces times when no one wants a particular job. Before despairing, church leaders should ask several questions:
1. Should we drop the program? From time to time, each ministry should be reexamined. A lack of workers, especially when such a shortage becomes chronic, may indicate the ministry has outlived its usefulness.
When surgery put a released-time teacher on a disabled list, the Christian ...
What's the Big Picture Recognizing God at work can help overcome low morale. Steve Bierly
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The Case
It was a year of losing members—an energetic young couple because of a job transfer, several families because of theological disputes, and another family because, frankly, they didn't get their way about several issues. Trying to answer the congregation's endless questions of "Why don't we see So-and-so here anymore," the church board was feeling weary, put-upon, and defeated.
Climate Control Values for a healthy church atmosphere. with Gary Fenton, Randy Frazee, and Gary Simpson
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Values, like the wind, are invisible. But underlying every decision a church makes is a value, which affects the climate of a congregation. Three pastors—Gary Fenton, pastor of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama; Randy Frazee, pastor of Pantego Bible Church in Arlington, Texas; and Gary Simpson, pastor of Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, New York—discuss ...
Jeremy Taylor was a highly regarded preacher, teacher, and counselor in 17th century England. He believed that life could be holy in every respect. His Rule and Exercises of Holy Living (1650) accentuates this fact; it is a plea to seek righteousness in every area of living. Following are excerpts from his practice of prayer. There are valuable for both personal and group reflection.
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