One of the blessing of pastoring at Central Baptist is the near by locale of our denomination’s retirement home, Riverview Estates. As a pastor, I’ve been to many retirement homes over the years, and Riverview remains the only home I’ve ministered in that I don’t leave depressed. The staff and residents work together to make…
Tag: community
The freedom of immediacy
“I’ll e-mail it to you when I get home.” Thus has much important data been lost in congregations all over the world. Most congregations, for better or for worse, are volunteer organizations. This means that, for better or worse, most of the people doing the work of the congregation have a life away from it….
Chaplain Skits – “Out to Pasture”
On January 18 Eastern University’s Student Chaplains put on a sketch night – marginally themed around “community.” This was perhaps my favorite sketch, the un-interested director’s run down of upcoming activities makes me laugh. However, this one will never be shown during worship, I’d get caned.
Ordinary Meetings
I’ve never been a “good counselor.” The desire to advocate is really strong in my psyche, and it kinda gets in the way. Though, one of the couples I married did recently tell me that our pre-marital sessions were helpful so that’s nice (but rare). I think that one of the big reasons I don’t…
