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- May 24, 2013
There is a lot of scary news about declining churches, splitting churches, scandals in churches, bankrupt churches, and despairing churches.…
, , , - May 22, 2013
The Schaeffer Institute, who has studied the life of clergy for several decades, recently reported that 50 % of clergy…
, - May 20, 2013
Part 7 -- The pastor tries to refocus the conversation. ********************** “The real issue that we need to deal with…
- May 17, 2013
Five ways to obey Jesus new commandment to his disciples. John 13:34: "I give you a new commandment, that you…
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Recently I was asked to preach and lead worship at my 50th College reunion at Muskingum University in New Concord,…
- May 13, 2013
Now we hear what the husband told his wife about what happened. If you were the pastor, how would you…
- May 10, 2013
I have worked as pastor, consultant, and friend to congregations for over forty years. I have watched them endure bad…
- May 8, 2013
You care about clergy because: You believe that God calls clergy to ministry. A divine source sparked their choice of…
, - May 6, 2013
Part 5 Wrestling with Scripture in Counseling. As you read the story, try to picture how you might have responded…
, - May 3, 2013
The larger church can build the rhythm of seven into their agenda and offer it as a gift to creation.
, , - May 1, 2013
The Sabbath can be the church's invitation to society to maintain our humanity and our freedom.
, , - April 29, 2013
This is part 4 of the serial story that is posted each Monday morning by 9 a.m. As you read…
- April 26, 2013
We continue to look at ways that you can find some space to laugh at some of the situations you…
, , - April 24, 2013
Today I want to get more specific about how you would grow in the ability to find something comic or…
, , - April 22, 2013
Part 3 of 8 part serial. New installment posted each Monday morning. Previous posts can be accessed by clicking the…
- April 19, 2013
Our soul is healthiest when it includes a good dose of humor. As was mentioned in the last blog, if…
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WHO THINKS OF THE PASTOR’S SPOUSE?
May 19, 2017
The Pastor’s Spouse When we think about caring for clergy, we need to include in that care a concern for…
THE SAVING EXPERIENCE OF WORSHIP
May 17, 2017
WORSHIP CAN SAVE US Even as you enter a sanctuary or place of worship, often the very accouterments are a…
IS THE CHURCH NECESSARY FOR SALAVATION? (PART 2)
May 12, 2017
(The dialogue continues between a Church Member and a Believer but Not Belonger.) B/NB: I have another problem. If the…
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCHES?
May 12, 2017
IS THE CHURCH ALIVE AND WELL? Is the church dying, shrinking, being transformed, or becoming irrelevant? Something is clearly happening.…
IS THE CHURCH NECESSARY FOR SALVATION?
May 10, 2017
The Saving Nature of the Body of Christ Consider the following dialogue between a church member (CM) and a one…
IS THERE SALVATION INSIDE THE CHURCH
May 3, 2017
Is There Salvation in the Church complete this conversation Eric: Heh, Bryan, have I got some good news…
IS THE CHURCH NECESSARY?
April 28, 2017
HOW DOES THE CHURCH SAVE US? If Jesus saves us from our sins and it is clear that we…
THE BELIEVER BUT NOT BELONGER (B/NB).
April 26, 2017
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Imagine being introduced to a large crowd of people who had the following characteristics. They believed…
GETTING PEOPLE EXCITED ABOUT MATTHEW
April 21, 2017
C R E A T I N G A G O S P E L B U Z Z YEAR…