This is my last Cliff’s Notes for the year. What a year for my family and I: a wildly new, sometimes hard, stretching, and overall wonderful experience. I am consistently asked two questions: 1. How is the new job? 2. How’s the family? I will start with number 2: How’s […]
Does trickle-down evangelism work? If we feed the disciple enough, will he or she become a powerhouse warrior for the Kingdom of God? Click the link to read the full article: Trickle-Down Evangelism
Second Sunday of Advent – can you believe that there are only 13 sleeps until Christmas?! Today I prayed for each pastor as they (you) tell the Christmas story in this season. I pray God’s rich anointing on you, and for Holy Spirit to open ears and hearts of those
In his article 7 Ways Smartphones Have Changed People at Your Church, Rich Birch states: “I’m not adopting a “technology is bad” point of view in this article. In fact, I’m not taking a “technology is good” point of view either. Rather than debate the value of the smartphone in
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On the first Sunday of Advent, Karlene and I worshiped with the Barrie FM Church [for the first time since we left 7.5 years ago]. We both were excited to be back and we left with our hearts full of joy having experienced dynamic worship and loving church family. We
Rick Warren provides some insight when things seem to be at a standstill … I hear it frequently: “My church has hit a plateau. What can I do to get it moving again?” While this can be a common crisis, it’s not unfixable. There are several things you can do to help
‘The size of the church never limits the scope of God’s power. God does big things in small churches! It’s not the size of your church as much as what God wants to do through your church’, Dan Reiland. To read the full article click here: Small Churches Can Do
This weekend Karlene and I were with Buchanan Park FM in Hamilton (we worshiped, enjoyed a warm welcome, and had a great luncheon!). We were encouraged by the young, new believers we met who obviously love Jesus, and are well loved by their church family. The Buchanan Park leadership is
In his article Three Common Idols in Churches, Eric Greiger lists three common idols in churches: 1. Idols of Place 2. Idols of the Past 3. Idols of Programs Click here to read the full article: Three Common Idols in Churches
