Evangelism? Part 2/4 If you have not already, then please, take a moment and read last week’s Cliff’s Notes: “Evangelism? Part 1”: https://fmcic.ca/cliffsnotes-march-2-2021/. Below are further discussion points for you and your Church family: Somewhere in your 3-5 Year Ministry Plan, you should have a statement that reflects the following …
J’ai récemment participé à un webinaire sur les mesures de santé de l’église locale organisé par un ministère international. L’idée était de jeter un coup d’oeil aux choses que les églises et les dirigeants devaient faire attention dans un paysage post-pandémique. Je ne suis pas ici pour parler du webinaire …
Evangelism? Part 1/4 My hope is to spark a conversation in your Church family, especially among your leaders, about “evangelism”. I remember the very first time someone asked me about my faith. I was at Carleton University, and it was in a philosophy class. I was chatting prior to the …
A 2nd Term & Coaching FMCIC thank you for your continued trust. I have been asked several times over the past week or so, if I enjoy my “job”. Truthfully it is more than “enjoy” and certainly I understand that it is more than a “job”. I love the people …
“So, Bishop what do you think?” Someone asked me this question, last week. They were referring specifically to the respectful and meaningful online conversation that has been happening among our pastors with regards the LGBT+ community and FMCIC. It’s a fair enough question. So here is my response: My personal …
Does Wesley Have Anything to Say About a “Rule of Life”? Part 2 Some housekeeping: Yes, the Rule of Life is open to everyone! I would love to have representation, nationally, from all demographics and from all of our churches. Please register here: https://fmcic.ca/fmcic-rule-of-life/ You can sign up to be …
L’autre jour, je parlais avec certains dirigeants concernant le matériel de base sur comment faire des disciples, et l’un d’eux m’a surpris. Ils ont dit : « Vous parlez comme si nous allions être en mesure de faire tout ce que nous avions l’habitude de faire avant la pandémie. » …
An FMCIC Rule of Life: Part 1 “I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly …
Gauging your Health In the past I have described how I use “gauges” to journal my health and check in with my accountability partner.[1] I literally draw three gauges on the top of the page of my journal. By the way, do you know the difference between a diary and …
PRAYER CHECK-IN As you know, in the FMCIC 3-Year Ministry Plan, prayer is a major focus. The goal is to help us rediscover what it means to be a movement of prayer, with each local Church being a “house of prayer”. Each local Church is to have appointed a liaison …
