Often people ask me if they can be a Christian and not go to church. I think it would be like trying to be a gourmet cook without frequenting the produce department…
Category: Church Leadership
Encouragement for leaders
How to make the most of a church’s 50th anniversary
This year Community Wesleyan Church is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. With God’s help, we have worked hard to use this event, not just to celebrate the past or have a party, though…
How can pastoral ministry be healthier?
http://joshrhone.posterous.com/what-if-our-current-models-of-pastoral-leader Joining a conversation I have decided to join an important conversation about the long term viability of the current paradigm of pastoral ministry. Pastor Josh Rhone has asked a crucial question…
Great Commandments and Great Commission reasons for two services
Yesterday I was having a conversation with someone about our two service system. I was prompted to write up the thoughts that have come to mind as a result of that conversation…
Lenten/Easter Series Planned
This mild winter is passing quickly. A week from today is Ash Wednesday. This coming Sunday begins our 50 day emphasis leading up to Easter. This year, Pastor Eric and I have…
January message series sets tone for the New Year
As we begin the New Year, most of us are making plans of some sort. Some of us (like me) are making plans to lose weight (again); others are making plans for…
Not 500, but many good results
Setting a goal encouraged us to invite others Some of you have asked me already, “Did we make 500?” I almost don’t want to answer the question because I am so excited…
A great Christmas weekend planned
Our church is really looking forward to Christmas weekend. We decided to have two Christmas Eve services and one service on Christmas Sunday. We also discovered that this Christmas Sunday is the…
Exciting new development in church relationships
For some time, many denominations with beliefs similar to the Wesleyan Church have been working together to forge ties that allow for greater cooperation. I have been very excited about the potential…
Our Renovations and the Desert Tabernacle
Building the Tabernacle I’ve been thinking about the renovations happening in our sanctuary. Through our whole planning and remodeling process I have been very much thinking about the building of the tabernacle…