Its hard to believe, but this will be our last post of 2022, and since we have been moving through the Advent Season and into the Christmas Season, I thought what better way to close out the year than with the nativity. Every year my wife and I begin our outdoor Christmas decorating by setting …
By Bill and Lauren Luke grew up in the preschool at my (Bill) last church. I saw him almost every school day and again on Sundays. Luke was a great hugger and would run at me from the other side of whatever room I happened to be in and wrap his arms around me in …
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I remember the Seeker sensitive movement with the church of the 1990’s. The thought was to make church more accessible for those not yet a part of a faith community, but seeking connection with God. Therefore the prevailing action was to remove the vestiges of Christianity, the cross, theological/religious language, hymns and organs and move …
So what exactly is a mission shaped church? Let’s start by looking in the mirror and answering the question, “What shapes your church?” I believe every single church is shaped by something. Some churches are shaped by worship, others by a particular ministry and unfortunately some are shaped by the preferences of your current members. …