Research shows something surprising: Most people don’t struggle with accomplishing goals; they struggle with setting them in the first place.
Also See: Setting—and Reaching—God-Honoring Goals (Part Two)‘Crazy Lorenzo’ joins other fictional Methodists
A new novel, “The Deliverance of Barker McRae,” is set in the world of circuit preaching in the early 19th century. The author of the book is Stacia Pelletier, a graduate of United Methodist-related Candler School of Theology at Emory University. The fictional character Lorenzo McRae is based on real-life evangelist Lorenzo Dow, who was rejected by the Methodist church for ordination because of his appearance and speaking.
Also See: Lorenzo Dow’s ‘crazy’ lifeReview: The Lectionary of 1662
Isaac Rehberg reviews The Lectionary of 1662, a eucharistic lectionary designed to introduce the historic one-year lectionary to congregations who are accustomed to the modern three-year lectionary and to provide Psalms and Old Testament lessons to those who already use the historic one-year lectionary.
Finally! Seminary Training for Co-vocational Church Leaders: An Interview with Andy Miller
Thom and Jess interview Dr. Andy Miller, the president of Wesley Biblical Seminary, about seminary training for co-vocational church leaders.
The deeper calling of anyone who wants to lead worship is not to produce a flawless set. It is to guide real people toward real engagement with God. That shift from performance to pastoral leadership changes everything about how you prepare, how you lead, and how you measure success.
Singing is serious business! It is as serious as preaching and prayer and communion.
How we plan the songs for our Sunday morning worship services
This video shows the process of how we select the songs and plan the worship sets for our Sunday morning church services. In fact, through a few time-lapse videos, you get to see the actual process from start to finish. We start by listing a bunch of potential songs to use over the next few weeks, then using a dry erase board we begin selecting songs and trying to create a flow for each service.
Ever opened a small group to expect a lively conversation about the week’s passage only to be met with blank stares and shaky “umms”? You’re not alone. Facilitating rich dialogue when no one has done the reading feels like trying to start a campfire with wet wood—but it’s possible. These small group discussion tips will help you shepherd the conversation forward without shaming anyone, building trust and engagement even when people come unprepared.
Winter Retreat Planning Tips for Youth Ministry
This article provides practical insights to help you plan, promote, and pull off a winter retreat that changes lives.
From a San Antonio Sidewalk, a Congregation Blooms
Every Saturday morning near a sidewalk in San Antonio’s historic Monte Vista district, scores of people gather for an 8:30 a.m. Eucharist celebrated by clergy from Christ Episcopal Church. On average, 60 to 70 people receive Communion. The Rev. Justin Lindstrom, the church’s associate rector for community formation, has helped lead the outreach event called Sidewalk Saturday for over seven years.
Also See: From Near Closure to Incredible Growth: The Story of Wesley Biblical Seminary – An Interview with Andy MillerFrom Performance to Pastoral: Lead Worship Like You Actually Shepherd People
The deeper calling of anyone who wants to lead worship is not to produce a flawless set. It is to guide real people toward real engagement with God. That shift from performance to pastoral leadership changes everything about how you prepare, how you lead, and how you measure success.
Also See: Leading Worship Is WorshipWe Don’t Sing for Fun
Singing is serious business! It is as serious as preaching and prayer and communion.
How we plan the songs for our Sunday morning worship services
This video shows the process of how we select the songs and plan the worship sets for our Sunday morning church services. In fact, through a few time-lapse videos, you get to see the actual process from start to finish. We start by listing a bunch of potential songs to use over the next few weeks, then using a dry erase board we begin selecting songs and trying to create a flow for each service.
Also See: How to introduce new worship songs to your church congregation; 5 tips to find new worship songs for your church services; and How often should I reuse songs in my worship setsHow to Lead a Small Group When No One Does the Reading
Ever opened a small group to expect a lively conversation about the week’s passage only to be met with blank stares and shaky “umms”? You’re not alone. Facilitating rich dialogue when no one has done the reading feels like trying to start a campfire with wet wood—but it’s possible. These small group discussion tips will help you shepherd the conversation forward without shaming anyone, building trust and engagement even when people come unprepared.
Winter Retreat Planning Tips for Youth Ministry
This article provides practical insights to help you plan, promote, and pull off a winter retreat that changes lives.
From a San Antonio Sidewalk, a Congregation Blooms
Every Saturday morning near a sidewalk in San Antonio’s historic Monte Vista district, scores of people gather for an 8:30 a.m. Eucharist celebrated by clergy from Christ Episcopal Church. On average, 60 to 70 people receive Communion. The Rev. Justin Lindstrom, the church’s associate rector for community formation, has helped lead the outreach event called Sidewalk Saturday for over seven years.
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