Thom Rainer’s blog continues to be a great source of helpful information. In this list of guest-friendly church characteristics Rainer sets a score of 11 out of 14 being required to be considered guest friendly. They are intentional about being friendly. The leaders model warmth, humility, and friendliness. The leaders are clear that genuine friendliness …
The earliest copy of The Briefing in my files is #104. I wasn’t there at the beginning, though given the fact its publication frequency back then was twice a month (except January), it was still very early days. During a summer ministry appointment in Queensland a dear couple put some binders of their copies in …
Old Story New features “Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God”. So, since its Kindle edition is currently free for a short time, it could be worth a look. Thanks to Gospel ebooks. The blurb: Filled with adventure, suspense, drama, and mystery, the gospel story easily captures the attention of children. Even better, the …
Among many of the joys of returning to MGPC after twelve weeks off has been the singing during worship. And it’s not so much the musicality of the singing, but the sheer fact I can hear it. Loud and strong. Over at Desiring God, Marshall Segal writes of the church that sings, rather than the …
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