The vision of the Free Methodist Church is to see a healthy church within the reach of every Canadian and beyond. Here are some of the ways that we are currently working to make that happen.
“Bi-vocational ministry is more than a pit-stop along the way to “real” pastoral ministry. It’s as real as pastoring gets. And it’s becoming very common, very fast,” Karl Vaters. To read the full article click here: The New Normal: 9 Realities And Trends In Bi-vocational Ministry
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It’s been brought to my attention that I use the word “conversation” a lot. If you don’t believe me, check out the latest communication video from the Free Methodist Church in Canada where I talk about our new Regional Coaches. I probably say it more than I should. I use
“Leading a church in revitalization has taught me some invaluable lessons. While the process is often difficult and slow moving, if approached correctly it can reinvigorate and empower God’s people to produce lasting fruit” ~ Ed Stetzer Click here to read the full article: Leadership Challenges in Church Revitalization
In his article 5 Grave Dangers for Any Local Church, Pastor Dan Reiland states: “We don’t have to get weird about it, but there are grave dangers that we face as we do our part of leading the mission forward. It’s easy for church work to become “business as usual.”
In the article Karl Vaters writes “Church attendance should not be the defining feature of our Christian lives. After all, God doesn’t take attendance. But that doesn’t mean going to church doesn’t matter. It does. A lot“. Click here to read the full article: The Event Matters: How Going To
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New Years is one of those times when many of us pause and reflect on what was and look forward to what we hope will be. It is also a time when many take stock of their lives and determine what changes need to be made as they move into
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
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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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
