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The Fork in the Road: The Man or the Plan, Part 1

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I just got my copy of the October 2010 Spiritual Sword. The issue is dedicated to “What the Church Needs.” Phil Sanders contributes an article entitled “Faith in God’s Plan” (pp. 20 ff). I looked throughout the issue for the … Continue reading →

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NEW Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I’ve just learned that Ray Vander Laan is in the process of releasing five more DVDs in his Faith Lessons series. They are available at the Focus on the Family online store. They are not yet available through Ray’s own … Continue reading →

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Ephesians/The Fork in the Road: Ephesians 4:1 – 6 (The Seven Ones)

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Jay F Guin

[This is a really long post, but it all fits together as a unity. I’ll try to resist posting anything else for a couple or three days to give the readers a chance to work their way through this one. … Continue reading →

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Small Groups: An Inquiry

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — We are specifically looking at defining the role of small groups in our “process.” Currently, we have done no training of small group leaders, haven’t really reached any type of consensus on the goals and objectives … Continue reading →

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Youth Ministry: Question Regarding the Training of Young Men

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jay F Guin

When I was young (and woolly mammoths ruled the earth), it was customary for churches to have “young men’s leadership classes,” in which the “young men” — being the teenage boys — were trained in how to be leaders in … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 3:14 – 21

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Eph 3:14-19 ESV) 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 3:1 – 13

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Readers may notice that I’ve skipped all of chapter 2. Don’t worry. I’ll fill in the gap. But I’ve just got to prepare tomorrow’s Sunday school lesson. I’ve been traveling the last two weeks, and my able, accomplished substitute teacher … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music: Everett Ferguson Responds to Danny Corbitt

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Last week, Danny Corbitt presented his work regarding instrumental music at the Abilene Christian lectures, called “The Summit,” based on his book Missing More Than Music. Today, I received the September 2010 issue of the Gospel Advocate, containing an article … Continue reading →

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Elders: The Care and Feeding of Elders in a Progressive Congregation: Micromanagement

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Jay F Guin

* Don’t whine about micromanagement I know this will sound terribly cynical — largely because it is. But in my experience (not speaking of present staff), when a minister complains of “micromanagement,” he’s actually complaining of management. But elders are … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: Contextualization, Timothy, Titus & Freedom

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I was asked to teach a class Wednesday night as part of a series on the Missional Church. I got a little outside of the notes I was provided (you are surely not surprised to learn), but I tried to … Continue reading →

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