Loading ...Matthew | July 30, 2007
This is a needed book in today’s world. There are some Christians so un-savvy that they turn non-Christians off and other Christians are so much like the world that they have no impact in society. The book deals with being wise and using the culture to a Christian’s advantage as well as deepening [...]
Matthew | July 29, 2007
This weekend, I took two days off. Yes two whole days off. No one called, no appointments had to be met, no weddings, or funerals, lunches or meetings, and no coming by the church building to get a little work done. Two whole days. You minister’s know how rare this time [...]
Matthew | July 26, 2007
A teacher told me this week of a lady that is withholding her contribution in protest over some of the decisions of the eldership. Someone told me this week that they will not come to church because someone has been mean to them. People are odd sometimes. You quit church or quit [...]
Matthew | July 25, 2007
I was hoping that this book would be more basic in the approach to faith development, but it read like a thesis. He interacted with many of the leading voices, but I was too new to this study to engage completely. There are some helpful elements, but unless you are well versed in [...]
Matthew | July 25, 2007
Last week I received a nice letter of encouragement, which helped me to continue on in life. But just imagine if I received a harsh critical letter last week. A letter that questioned my motives, attacked my character, and criticized me for all my many weaknesses. It would have been certainly a [...]
Matthew | July 24, 2007
The last few weeks have been stressful. With VBS, an intensive class at FHU, term papers, assignments, normal preacher work, and a new baby, life has been business. But this week reminded me of small touches of grace. It is the small kindnesses in life that can make a huge difference to [...]
Matthew | July 22, 2007
The congregation at Waynesboro church of Christ puts in a ton of energy into VBS every year. We have one of the best ever. The season is kicking off today with the theme being biblical heroes. There will be games, crafts, and plays for everyone to take part in. VBS is [...]
Matthew | July 20, 2007
A good book on church growth. The authors conducted a survey of congregations that were once in decline but now are growing. Most of the information is basic church growth thought, not much is new concerning the declining church situation. The major ideas from the book are: change in leadership style, involvement [...]
Matthew | July 19, 2007
Next year I have to write a thesis for my Master’s of Divinity degree from Freed-Hardeman University. Personally, I am not sure what to write about. I want to use this thesis to publish a book and develop a ministry through it somehow. And I want it to help the church overall. [...]
Matthew | July 18, 2007
As a leader you have to be liked, especially in a congregational setting because if not you will be pushed away from the congregation. The members can have the minister fired. It is almost impossible to lead a congregation that will not let you in the door. So there is the [...]
