Beyond the Offering Plate

Tuesday on Theotek we discussed things churches can do when there is a “snow day.” We spoke briefly about different ways to keep some form of interactive connection available for congregants on Sundays when Church is cancelled, which inevitably led us to the concept of the offering. Our conversation then moved into the concept of…

Shovel Party

As I made clear in my post yesterday, I am not “a snow guy.” The white stuff can all drop where people enjoy it, I like green too much. On the other hand, I do love it when a Christian congregation functions the way it should, and snow clearing is one way a church can…

Planning Week

This has been a rather unusual week for me. I am returning from vacation which is always an interesting experience. I’m wired in a way which makes changing gears a bit difficult. When I leave for vacation it takes me bit to unwind and enjoy myself 1. When I return from vacation my body sometimes…

Thankful

Every now and again I need to take time to write a message of thanks for the wonderful people of Central Baptist Church. They have allowed me to be the pastor here for over 12 years 1, and I’m humbled to have been welcomed as I have been. This Christmas Eve I had to suffer…

Merry Christmas

May I take this opportunity to wish all my readers a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. Wherever you are I hope you are among people who genuinely care for and support you. And may joy be an ever-present refrain for you all in the year to come.

Vestigal paradigms

I’m having one of those weeks which is so mentally exhausting it’s difficult to write anything of length. I’ve got a couple of posts lined up, but they’re flowing out sounding much more pessimistic than I actually am. So, as I revise those works-in-progress I wanted to share this image. It was taken just after…