This is a repost from the Catalyst Conference posted on Church Relevance. And will it is particularly aimed at pastors, I believe the principles are helpful for all believers to be mindful of. Chuck Swindoll of Insight for Living discussed 10 things he has learned in almost 50 years of ministry during Catalyst Conference’s 8th session. Here is what …
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Intergenerational Worship
Quote from John Ortberg Those of us who are older tend to under-estimate the difference between generations. We think that what feels comfortable to us will not–or should not–be a barrier to those who are younger. Those of us who are younger tend to over-estimate the difference between generations. We feel as if those who …
The purpose of the church
C.S. Lewis said, “there exists in every church something that sooner or later works against the very purpose for which it came into existence. So we must strive very hard, by the grace of God to keep the church focused on the mission that Christ originally gave it.” Does it matter how many people are …
Re-post: 10 Ways Not to Shipwreck Your Faith
This is a repost from “Thoughts on life, Leadership and Technology” If you work or volunteer on a church ministry team, you are not immune to the spiritual dangers that others face. In fact, probably just the oppposite – you are even MORE AT RISK! There are many stories of well known ministry (and even …
What is the “main thing†for church?
What is the “main thing” for church? Is it the main worship service? Is it the main teaching time? Is it the main fellowship time? Surely the main thing is not the size of our building. Surely the main thing is not the quantity of our programs. Surely the main thing is not the history …
Communication: Teaching and Learning
I’ve been thinking about learning and teaching. Some observations about learning and teaching in the church. Teachers tend to think about sharing what they have learned. Student tend to think about interacting with what they have learned and what the teacher knows. Teachers tend to think about what they want to teach. Student tend to …
The blessing of intercessory prayer
I’ve been thinking this week about how wonderful it is to be supported in prayer and to support others in prayer. Intercessory prayer is one of the privileges of being part of the body of Christ. It is so easy to want to or feel that we have to “go it on our own” when …