I have been an elder or leader in several different churches through the years. I have noticed some common areas where I have experienced failure in that leadership setting. We failed in three key areas which were apparent in how we organized our … [Continue reading]
Method vs. Message
With the advent of the internet and connected mobile devices, it is likely that most of us are distracted too much of the time. We have instant access to knowledge/facts/data on just about any topic we care to investigate. I can attest that this has … [Continue reading]
On discernment ministries
I recently read a post by a pastor who, with a broad brush, condemned all "discernment ministries" as being unloving and promoting disunity in the church. The concern is that such statements could be construed as saying that it is wrong to … [Continue reading]
A Challenge from Os
I was challenged by this paragraph and thought I would share it: The faith-world of John Wesley, Jonathan Edwards, John Jay, William Wilberforce, Hannah More, Lord Shaftsbury, Catherine Booth, Hudson Taylor, D. L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, Oswald … [Continue reading]
