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.
Word is getting out that I am going to be taking a Sabbatical during December 2022 and January 2023. And I know that’s short notice. Sorry about that. But getting here has been a bit of a process for me.When asked about the topic of a Sabbatical, I would always […]
So, I am back after a break this summer. And the questions that were lingering around before summer are still the questions we are facing after summer.And we will have lots of time to talk about what is working and what isn’t in churches. What programs or initiatives are resonating
Who does God want us to be as we prepare to do his Kingdom work in this next chapter? Read More
I am very leery of giving anyone another “to-do” to add to their list, so please don’t read the following in that light. Consider it an invitation to step into something that might do you some good. It seems like we are getting ready for the next “normal” in the
What Will September Bring? Read More
I could use some good news. I think we all could. The problem is that it gets tough to find. Bad news is easy to find, and I get it. I am as guilty as the next person. Bad news gets clicks. It’s what drives conversation. It’s what stirs things
We Need Some Good News Read More
As part of my role, I meet regularly with leaders from other denominations who are also interested in church health. We talk about the state of the church, trends, new ideas, and what we are learning. It’s always a very helpful conversation. At our last meeting we talked about what
What Does the Church Need From Me in This Next Season? Read More
There are lots of words that have “baggage” attached to them. There are words that we have complicated relationships with. There are even words we try to avoid using or applying to ourselves. “Help” is one of those words. For some reason, we tend to resist admitting we need help,
Where Do We Go For Help? Read More
Reflecting on multiculturalism in the body of Christ is refreshing to the soul and satisfying to the spirit. It ignites imagery of harmony in the body of Christ where different parts perform crucial but unique functions to ensure a healthy functioning church. As the Bible says in 1st Corinthians chapter
How a Healthy Church Pursues and Lives Out Diversity Read More
Of course, it has always been kind of easy to start a fight in the church, even if you don’t mean to. I remember sitting with the board of a church and talking about the church as a family. One man strenuously objected and said, “No, it’s a body.” He
Be Quick to Hear and Slow to Speak Read More
The following needs to be said. It is long overdue, and I apologize for that. Thank you pastors. This has been a long weird season, and you have had to servant lead through it even though there really wasn’t a “Get Through the Pandemic” class. It has felt like a
An Overdue Thank You! Read More
The church I grew up in is turning 100 years old. I have been seeing letters and Facebook posts, pictures, and videos celebrating this milestone, and it’s been nice because I liked my church when I was growing up. It was a good place. I have been thinking about the
