Many of us are trying to figure out how to fit in a whole new set of demands into our routine. Trying to fit the priorities of both in-person and online worship together can be maddening.
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Many of us are trying to figure out how to fit in a whole new set of demands into our routine. Trying to fit the priorities of both in-person and online worship together can be maddening.
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In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is quoted as saying, “…For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Interestingly, the Gospel of Luke tells the same story but omits this “ransom” business, indicating that from the very earliest days, what’s known…
As All Saints Day approaches, what’s the most important thing to consider as you plan your services?
Rev. Doug Silvers is the pastor of two churches in Wytheville, Virginia, a town of about 20,000 residents. Doug’s experience is unique because he started at this church just two months ago. Not only has he had to implement many new methods of doing min…
Relying on a Facebook-only strategy for streaming your worship services is risky. With all social media, you are not in control; a better way to go is outlined in my latest webinar. You can find it at https://lakelandsinstitute.com/social-webinar. I h…
Here’s the thing: pastoral leadership is all about saying what needs to be said. Of course, diplomacy and compassion must surround any conversation, but being a pastor in a congregation means interpreting faith with clarity and truth. Most of us who have led faith communities know of at least a handful of times when we did not feel the freedom to speak, and this is more true today than at any other time in memory.
Some of these interviews are so good they bear repeating; this one definitely falls in that category. Rev. Dr. Laurence Hesser is the pastor of a mid-sized United Methodist church in rural Tennessee. His own quest to understand his congregation’s needs…