Today’s blog post continues the discussion on church membership. The wisdom shared here is from my friend, Ellen Duncan. John & Ellen Duncan are greatly gifted ordained servants of Christ whose ministry would be a great blessing to your local church. You can learn more about them at Continue reading
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The Win-Win of Membership
We’ve been through many seasons in the Church when the need for organization, structure, and commitment has been devalued.
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What is the Church?
I must confess. I love the Church! She is a wonderfully large and beautiful Bride.
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Stewardship as Worship
Today’s post is a guest contribution from long-time friend, Bishop Ronald Wilson. He served as the General Superintendent of the Congregational Holiness Church from 2003-2017. 
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In Light of Who I Am
Lately, I’ve been more reflective than usual. I mean, let’s be real here, the nature of my complicated inner life is that there are very few days when I don’t analyze the past, present, and future. Over the last few weeks, though, some illuminating thoughts have developed. Continue reading
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Who’s Stalking You?
Most often heard at funerals, it has historically been called The Shepherd’s Psalm.
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A Great Commission Commitment
When I think about “vision” I am reminded of a statement attributed to Helen Keller: “What is worse than having no sight is being able to see but have no vision.” Most of you will have no problem understanding Continue reading
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Confessions of a Habitual Offender
7 Perspectives on the Church
Got a few minutes? Let me share seven not so random thoughts with you.
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Are You on Board, the Best Ship to Board?
Perhaps you have not yet taken a moment to consider the featured image of this article. Go ahead and take another look. She’s a beauty and worthy of your consideration. I’m reminded of that old hymn, which fondly relates another ship in its chorus:
