News on the decision of Mark Driscoll’s Mars Hill church to move from a ‘one church – many campuses’ model to a ‘one network church – many churches’ model. Apparently the decision was made by executive leadership and eldership, not by the congregations themselves. Last month we decided to put an end to the word …

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The August 2011 Presbyterian Pulse (Monthly Magazine of the Presbyterian Church In the State of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) is available for download. THIS MONTH: At last training for Elders: PTC launches a training program for existing and new Elders When the pastor isn’t paid: Kevin Murray reports on church growth …

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Eight thought-provoking reasons why churches get ‘stuck’ at various points in their lives. These are provided by someone called Tony Morgan, who is uncoincidentally spruiking an ebook about how churches can get ‘unstuck’. Details at the original post page. 8 Reasons Your Church is Stuck You lack a leadership empowerment plan. We have failed as …

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