Youth
The seasons are changing at Camp Cross
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away. The first son went in the winter, the second in the [...]
Ministry Development
Lenten exploration is just the beginning
Lent begins towards the end of February. We are called into a discernment of sorts during this season. To discern means to sort or sift through matters that concern us. We discern in the church when we are trying to hear what God may be calling us to do or become or to listen to [...]
Congregational Development
When saying you want to grow isn’t enough
In 10 years of working with congregations, I’ve never met a church that didn’t want to grow. These were all sincere wishes, I’m sure. But sometimes just saying you want to grow isn’t enough. It takes a few other things..
One of those things is motivation. Growth usually doesn’t happen unless we make some effort. Another [...]
Bishop's Notes
The ones we’ve been waiting for
I recently learned of a new book by Alice Walker (author of The Color Purple) titled We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For. I was immediately captured by the title which seemed to be speaking a timely and undeniable truth. We ARE the ones – aren’t we.
Our time has come. If the Gospel [...]
