Topic: Doing the Ministry
Interview with Shannon O’Dell of brandnewchurch.com
By Kerry Bural | June 24, 2010
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I recently connected with Pastor Shannon O'Dell and really appreciated his counterintuitive approach to ministry. His basic premise is that God is at work just as much in rural America as He is in the cities. His passion is to encourage pastors in their efforts, regardless of their size, with ...
Would Your Church or Ministry Pass a Foundation Inspection?
By Kayla Barrett | May 17, 2010
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As you know, the city of Nashville, Tennessee (as well as a majority of the state), has made national headlines in recent weeks. In what is being called The 500 Year Flood, parts of the city saw over 16 inches of rain in a 24-hour period.
No one was immune.
Residential communities, ...
Your Congregation is Waiting
By Chris Boyd | May 10, 2010
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Have you ever said that you just wished your congregation would jump in?
Or maybe you hosted an outreach event and the turn out was less than optimal?
You rack your brain to try to figure out why people didn’t show. Maybe you start with blaming the lack of promotion and then ...
Ministry Impact is in the Details
By Kayla Barrett | April 21, 2010
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On a recent flight across the country, I had the opportunity to chat with one of the flight attendants. After a casual dialog about the details of connecting flights, she touched on the time management involved in planning for a day of long flights and minimal connection time.
She then shared ...
Convenience versus Commitment?
By Kayla Barrett | February 25, 2010
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Convenience versus commitment; can the two co-exist? I am challenged to say no to this question, but if I’m honest, it would be a lot easier if they could.
Let’s face it. We live in a culture that is fast changing and demands so much of our time and attention. As ...
Topics: Doing the Ministry
Three Perspectives on Ministry Ups and Downs
By Kayla Barrett | January 22, 2010
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A recent tweet by MaxLucado reads “How we handle our tough times stays with us for a long time.” That 13-word statement carries a lot of depth.
Life is full of ups and downs. And so is ministry.
In a time when jobs are difficult to find, many churches are also experiencing ...
Lessons from Cheech and Chong as They Hit the Weed and Hit the Road
By Kerry Bural | January 6, 2010
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On top of the weed they’ve been hitting all these years, Cheech and Chong will hit the road in ten days to launch their “Get It Legal” tour. The tour is scheduled to make 22 stops throughout North America and a few in Canada.
Back in November 2009, they were guests ...
Topics: Doing the Ministry, Leadership
