What should a church do about the bylaws during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic? In this episode, we weigh in and share what our churches are doing and what you may need to do in the future. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so Read more [...]
One of the big questions today is whether or not the church should partake in the Lord's Supper and Baptism while we are unable to gather. In this episode, we weigh in and try to offer some level-headed and respectful perspectives. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members Read more [...]
For a book to be seminal, it must rise above the other works of the time. Not only must a seminal work stand out, it must also change paradigms and become an influencer of later developments. A seminal book is not necessarily current, but it is one you must master in order to understand current thought. While the study of leadership can be traced back to such thinkers as Machiavelli, this field is relatively new. It is only in the last fifty years that the academy has recognized leadership studies Read more [...]
On this episode, Sam and Josh discuss just how 2020 started despite any of our previous predictions and what they think may lay in store for established churches Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate. Pastors Read more [...]
When the pandemic hit, our church made two announcements within twenty-four hours. The first relayed the message our services were in-person as usual. The second quickly reversed that decision. The news seemed to move at lightning speed. In one moment, schools and restaurants were open. The next they were closed. We had to rethink church completely. Churches everywhere made the quick move online. Physical distance become the norm for ministry. Ideas sprang up on how to manage the crisis. Drive-in Read more [...]
On this episode, we share the ways we’re keeping our sanity during the pandemic. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate. Pastors are saying these are among the easiest, most effective ministries they’ve Read more [...]
Thank you West B worship team! An ungathered Easter is not ideal, but you got our church worshiping together this weekend. Both the Good Friday service and the Easter service were incredible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i52dJK_OUIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ss6a-oNG1U Read more [...]
On this episode, Josh and I talk about church furniture and what that might (or might not) mean about church ministry. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate. Pastors are saying these are among the easiest, most Read more [...]
The thought of an ungathered Easter is hard. An empty tomb calls for a full church. This season is a reminder that what fills me as a pastor is not a lot of butts in the seats. What fills me is the Holy Spirit. Social distancing is a new way of living—at least for a while. We’re not so much socially distant as we are physically distant. We can still socialize, just not in close proximity to each other. That’s hard. The church is called to an incarnational ministry. God came in the flesh. Read more [...]
On this episode, we share insights to shepherding the established church during a time of crisis and turmoil. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate. Pastors are saying these are among the easiest, most effective Read more [...]
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