Tag Archives: be the church

I want to serve a church that is vital to the community

Posted on January 20, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

A pretty common question in church growth seminars is, “If your church closed tomorrow, would the community notice or care?”  It’s almost impossible for churches to admit that they primarily exist to serve their own members.  On the flip side, … Continue reading →

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I want to be part of a church like that…

Posted on March 5, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

our church is not doing what we do to draw people to us. I just want us to be obedient to who God calls us to be. Continue reading →

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The Future of the (United Methodist) Church

Posted on October 26, 2012 by He stirs up the people...

If your church closed, would anyone care? (Other than those who are attending.) Would the community care? Would anyone even notice? Continue reading →

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Blooms that bear no fruit

Posted on January 21, 2012 by He stirs up the people...

I never want to live an ornamental life and I never want to lead an ornamental church. What about you? Continue reading →

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A Ticket to Get Into Church Meeting

Posted on January 20, 2012 by He stirs up the people...

I understand this isn’t your “Rah, rah, rah, blog today, but if I’m going to blog every day for a year, I’ve got to be real. If you’re depressed today, you should probably watch this instead of reading my blog. … Continue reading →

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