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Confessions of a Former Preacher

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Jay F Guin

So … I’ve been ever so slowly checking out the blogs that scored high on the recent survey at OneInJesus. The first one I’ve been reading is Dan Bouchelle’s “Confessions of a Former Preacher.” And he’s converted me. I’m a … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: 10 Warning Signs for a Minister

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Perry Noble, Senior Pastor of NewSpring Church in South Carolina, What are some signs that you are not healthy? #1 – You cannot remember the last time you clearly heard the Word of God speak to you about an … Continue reading →

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A Different Way to Do Teen Ministry Campus Ministry Church: Brass Tacks

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Okay. It’s time to get down to brass tacks. What would a better teen program look like? Well, it would start with a better church. Teens can only grow up to be disciples in a church filled with disciples. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: The Gospel of Luke: The Angels Sing to the Shepherds; Anna; Freedom

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The angels (Luk 2:8-14 ESV) 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Sermon Outlines

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jay F Guin

A reader asked me what I think about a preacher using sermon outlines, stories, and examples from published material by another — with permission but without attribution. In other words, what if your preacher routinely preaches using someone else’s material … Continue reading →

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A Different Way to Do Teen Ministry Campus Ministry Church: God’s Story

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Jay F Guin

In the last post of this series, I quoted Reggie Joiner, who said, One of the reasons some students are walking away from the church is that they have found something more exciting. When there is nothing dangerous or adventurous … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: The Gospel of Luke: Zechariah’s Prophecy

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Although the Gospels appear 2/3rds of the way into the Bible, they are the center of the story of scripture. Miss the Gospels, and you miss everything. And yet we often miss much of what the Gospels teach because we … Continue reading →

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On Building a Church Building

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[Many, many years ago, I posted an extensive series of notes on chairing a building program. With so many churches having been destroyed by tornadoes and, I’m sure, more being destroyed by floods in the Mississippi Delta, I thought I … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: The Church’s Dirty Little Secret

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Todd Rhoades at Monday Morning Insight — The church’s dirtiest little secret is not the scandal of flock [fleecing] pastors jetting around at their church’s expense. Nor is it the outrageous salaries or even the oft expected and oft … Continue reading →

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A Different Way to Do Teen Ministry Campus Ministry Church: Orange

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We need to talk about Orange. I’m a fan of Orange. I don’t think it’s the complete solution to the problems churches have with teen ministry, but it’s a major step in the right direction. But I have to warn … Continue reading →

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