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A Different Way to Do Teen Ministry Campus Ministry Church, On Gittin’ ‘R Done
The putting-into-effect process Most churches have a deacon or a committee in charge of missions. Usually there’s an elder with oversight of that ministry or who just has a heart for missions. (Not many churches do missions without such an … Continue reading
A Different Way to Do Teen Ministry Campus Ministry Church, On Hiring Ministers
I get emails – I am on the search committee for a new children’s minister and in our brainstorming sessions, we have discussed what it might look like to have a more integrated ministry of our children from birth through … Continue reading
Elders: The Shepherding Model, Part 2
External focus If the elders delegate enough of the other work, they may well find themselves with enough time to focus on shepherding families and individual members. And if this is the Spirit’s leading, it’s a plan many congregations are … Continue reading
Elders: The Shepherding Model, Part 1
I get emails – I thought I’d get your perspective on what a biblical eldership looks like. Our current elders are using the Lynn Anderson material (DVD, workbooks, etc) “They Smell Like Sheep,” to try to become better shepherds, but … Continue reading
Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (The Minister)
In my view, most cases of preacher burn out are the fault of the elders, the congregation, or our unchallenged traditions. But sometimes, it’s the preacher. Preachers can burn themselves out by – * Not praying enough * Not taking … Continue reading
The Holy Spirit: Romans 1 – 7
You may have noticed that I skipped Acts. I did. I’ll get there, but I think it’ll help to let Paul teach us some more about the Spirit before we take on some of the very challenging texts in Acts. … Continue reading
Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Simple Church)
One of the most important books in church literature to come out in a while is Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples. It’s a quick and easy read — and very powerful. It’s premise is, well, simple: … Continue reading
