Building an older adult ministry to beat all older adult ministries? What a dumb idea, unless you’re just looking to get rich..
When churches struggle to develop new and authentic programs to attract children, youth and young adults (often in desperation) it would make..
The other day I attended a meeting of my presbytery. There is, as I have discovered, no rubric in Robert’s Rules of..
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21 Is it time to think about New Year’s resolutions? As we contemplate how..
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has the feel of a denomination in transition — with congregations leaving and others..
Partnership The Apostle Paul’s provisions came from tentmaking and from the hospitality of people along his journey. But they also came from..
Whether it comes as a stream of ooohs and aaahs in response to projected photos at the Academy Awards or in the..
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and..
It began with phone calls into the Baltimore Presbytery office from churches and organizations across the country that wanted to do mission..
The other day I was at the local YMCA when I ran into one of the other regular Friday morning swimmers. We..
I live in a faith-based CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community). I came here first to an independent living apartment. When needed, I..
I’m sitting in the glow of the light of the Christmas tree at 4:30 a.m. because I can’t shut off my mind. ..
Perhaps they thought it was the Feds who’d come for them! Somehow, the N.S.A. had tracked, and would condemn Those dirty shepherds,..
A note (if you read my last blog post and are curious): My dog, Cyrus is still alive and well. On the..
I have two colleagues who constantly irritate me but have taught me volumes about how to speak about faith. I seek them..
My congregation may or may not help to create one of the “1001 New Worshiping Communities” the PC(USA) is promoting, but just..
In the introduction to the last book of the Bible, the author looks forward to the future of Christian ministry by asking..
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