Like many ministers, I once stood behind a high pulpit on Sunday morning, looking down on a congregation of eager listeners. How “eager” I’m n…
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Except in the case of brain surgery, there are generally more ways than one to accomplish tasks. Some insist their way is the only way, perhap…
I served the church 30 years ago. I called the church office recently to get a telephone number for a former staffer. The receptionist is a lo…
It appears we live in a time when the “commercial success” of the “Christian brand” has become fused or confused with a kind of “political rel…
Sometimes community residents ask for church recommendations on social media. One person posted, “We’re looking for a church with live preachi…
I was raised on worship. That is, I participated in worship services from childhood. In high school I delivered a few sermons and sang in the …
It’s common for congregations to administer opinion surveys occasionally. But I’ve seen mixed results.
The cardiologist at my annual appointment asked if I’d ever had a sleep study. I said no. He suggested I do and see what we learn. What I lear…
David waited for me on Monday morning. He abandoned all formalities and quickly said he was upset over my sermon the day before.
It was some ten years ago that we upgraded our sanctuary lighting to an LED system. I was bold enough to suggest we add a screen and projectio…