At mgpc we’re currently training folk and trying to be more intentional about welcoming visitors and newcomers. It’s a wonderful (and biblical) first step of response to the gospel we’ve just affirmed in worship for the church to welcome folk who been joined us during worship. I’ve got to confess that after a Sunday preach …
This week’s hound repellent comes from Mark Altrogge at The Blazing Center. Ever feel like giving up? You put your check in the offering basket month after month, and after years, you still struggle to make ends meet. You share the gospel with your child for decades and have yet to see her trust Christ …
A very interesting and helpful article on introducing change to organisations by Michael Hyatt entitled ‘How to Avoid a Public Backlash When Introducing a Major Organizational Change’. Hyatt’s points are good, and any time we’ve introduced change something like this way it has generally worked. Weariness and sloppy thinking can cause leaders to rely more …
Yesterday Alastair asked if ‘seeker’ is a now a ‘dirty’ word when used in the context of church gatherings. Biblically what we do in corporate worship is supposed to be something of which an outsider can make sense. One of my friends puts it that they should think our behaviour shows we’re committed, not crazy. …
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