Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
The past week I have visited the community that I grew up in. There are no high rises in this area of town. In fact the highest features are church steeples. Both times I was there, I looked around and could see church steeples rising above the other buildings, reminding the community of their presence. … Read More “What Are the New Steeples?” »
Most churches have some sort of vision/mission statement. They may have both. But more is needed than just having a vision statement. Even having the vision posted on the wall is not enough. It is the pastor’s job to put the vision in front of the church as often as possible. It is more than … Read More “31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Focus on Vision” »
This week I have been at our denominational Assembly. Our speaker this year has been Hugh Halter. I have enjoyed what he has had to say and I thought I would comment on what I found helpful. Halter suggests that what the church should be doing is communion, community and mission. Communion is what most … Read More “Hugh Halter on the Church” »
