Moderate Christian Blogroll Podcast from PacesettersIt’s presented by Doug of Subversive Voices, in a post titled Churches, barbeques anarchy - getting out from under Christendom. It may not be all that radical, considering the nature of the problem.
A large amount of church resources go to maintaining structures that are no longer accomplishing anything of value.
Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written:
‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’” Matthew 26:31 (NIV)
Jesus is quoting a prophecy from Zechariah which was aimed, not at disobedient shepherds as in Zechariah 11, but at [...]
This site is obviously not for me (!), but I think it would be a very interesting one for some folks to get along with. I know that pastor’s spouses are put under considerable pressure, and have some unique questions to answer and problems to deal with.
First Ladies Unite was started by the first [...]
[This e-mail was sent out to the Gonzalez UMC membership, but it applies to many of us. How about some discussion of mission statements for churches?]
What is the mission of the church? What is the reason or purpose for the existence of the church in the world? Do you think you know? [...]
I’ve heard remarks on both of these things recently. One person said we needed less teaching and more love, to help people get through the week. Another said that what we needed was more good teaching so that people would understand.
Both of these folks were right in many ways. I’ve struggled with [...]
Some church members are suing their pastor after a confrontation in church turned violent. They claim he’s been taking financial actions, such as mortgaging the church property, without authorization.
I suspect this is one of those things the Apostle Paul hoped to avoid when he wrote his advice to the Corinthians on lawsuits! (Not [...]
This article comes via the UMPortal, but it could apply as easily to any church.
COMMENTARY: Want a better pastor? Rev. Dennis L. Winkleblack suggests some be-attitudes that might help.
Over the years I’ve owned a number of telescopes and not a few sets of binoculars. When you use such devices, it’s not just important, it’s essential that they are focussed properly. This focus is not something that occurs in a vacuum. I can’t hand you the binoculars, for example, and announce [...]
There are times in the life of every organization and institution when accountability becomes an issue. Many people believe that the various Boards and Agencies of the United Methodist Church fail to hold themselves accountable, particularly when it comes to the expenditures of funds raised through “Apportionments.” Occasionally, this is true but generally [...]
