My turn…

I thought I was on standby…I guess I’m not according to the new online check the night before to see if your group was picked system…oh joy!

Revolution…

Finished Barna and his Revolution book. I like some of his stuff (not all) and what he’s trying to get at with the whole thing about folks finding God outside the church walls. I know the church has disappointed many when it comes to its ability to develop and equip the people of God. It [...]

Tune Up!

I’ve been doing lots of thinking about my ministry as a pastor. Of course I’m still wet behind the ears. May 2006 will be two years of ordained pastoral ministry. I’ve experienced a lot in my first two years of pastoral ministry. I’ve preached a few sermons, done a couple of weddings, and a couple [...]

Blogging Blues

I’ve experienced some blogging blues of late. I’ve found myself caught up in the joys and struggles of life and of ministry. In many ways its been a sabbatical of sorts from the blog which can be somewhat addicting I must confess. Although I don’t claim to be the most gifted of writers as some [...]

Community

"Community happens when the people of God make a decision to trust God, one another, and the world with the spew of life that weighs them down. It’s the place Christ enters in and offers a ray of hope for those looking for purpose, meaning, and ultimately opportunities to love others as Christ loved them. [...]

Scary…stuff…good ol’ pcusa

I’m at a denominational conference on the east coast. I heard a frightening stat this morning. 86 persons per day leaving…leaving…leaving the church. 1 person every 17 minutes. How come no ones freaking out?

What’s my role?

Started reading "Revolution" this morning. My questions thus far; Where do I fit into Barnas take on the current state of the church and the people of God if I’m a pastor? If people are giving up on the established institution and are finding God in other places amidst community, where does the role of [...]

Bono the preacher…

I was watching the news tonight at the gym. Watched a glimpse of Bono at the National Prayer Breakfast. This was what caught my eye reading the caption at the bottom of the screen as I was dying a slow death on the ecliptic machine…

"If you’re wondering what I’m doing here, at a prayer breakfast, [...]

Revolution…

Tod has started a series here, here, here, and here on Barnas book Revolution, because of this discussion he’s begun and Steve has hinted to, I happened to pick the book up today. When I turned the book over to read what the hype was all about, what caught my eye was this statement; "Millions [...]