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Debating Calvinism
From the Sacred Sandwich. And, I might add, the Calvinist responded, “Semi-Pelagian!”
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Leading Change: Email from a Non-institutional Preacher
I get emails — Allow me to explain why I am writing. In short, here is what you may want to know: I preach for an “anti” church of Christ. I have been on a spiritual journey the last 2 … Continue reading
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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: The Christian Standard’s June 13, 2010 Issue, Part 1.5
Some take issue with a principle I consider very nearly axiomatic: denominationalism is sinful. That’s what I think. Now, some kinds of denominationalism are worse than others. The worst kind is the “we’re saved and you’re not” kind. I think … Continue reading
The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: The Christian Standard’s June 13, 2010 Issue, Part 1
Long-time readers know that I’m very concerned with the direction of the Churches of Christ in general and the progressive Churches in particular. You see, it’s just not entirely obvious where the progressive Churches should go from here.
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
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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
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Ministry Ideas: Adoption, Continued
Article in today’s Tuscaloosa News about my congregation’s adoption ministry. Here’s an earlier post explaining the concept from another angle. Any congregation interested in initiating such a ministry should contact Duane Dixon, our campus minister, at the University Church of … Continue reading
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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 Shepherd Model, Answers to Questions
[Relocated from the comment section] Jim asked, We, as Shepherds, have and do struggle with this from time to time, especially when we first became Shepherds. I am interested in seeing the various opinions and suggestions that will be put … Continue reading
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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
