Check out this post I came across by super-blogger, Dave Ferguson. He gives some valuable tips for those pastors out there that blog or are interested in blogging.
Archive for March, 2008
Tips for Blogging
Posted in Blogging, tagged Blogging, Blogging Church, Blogging Pastor, Dave Ferguson on March 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
MCM Churches in the News
Posted in MCM-Pitt, tagged BridgePoint Church, Church in the News, Pitcairn on March 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Wow! This has been an amazing week!! We actually have had two MCM churches in the news over this past week (and for good reasons!) BRIDGEPOINT CHURCH As I mentioned last week, BridgePoint Church had their Grand Opening yesterday. We had an awesome service with 132 in attendance! To top that off, they were featured [...]
BridgePoint Launching!
Posted in Church Planting, tagged BridgePoint Church, Church Planting, Steps to Church Planting on March 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This Sunday we are launching BridgePoint Church. We’ve tried something new with this 7th church plant. We started monthly services back in October leading up to this Sunday’s launch. It’s hard to believe it’s finally here! We’ve blitzed the community with promo about the church. For those that are looking at possibly church planting someday, [...]
New Book Coming Soon
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged James River Assembly, Scotty Gibbons, Youth Ministry on March 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Last night I just finished a pre-print draft of a new book by Scotty Gibbons, youth pastor at James River Assembly in Ozark, MO. If any of you are in youth ministry or know someone that is, this is an excellent book! It supposed to be going to print in the next week, so it [...]
Addressing Sin in the Church (Part 3)
Posted in Church, tagged Addressing Sin in the Church, Grace and Truth on March 13, 2008 | 2 Comments »
In understanding how grace and truth are applied in a person’s life, we must also understand when it is appropriate to transition from grace to truth and address the sin. This transition is crucial. You want to give grace time to do its work. God works through grace – allow Him time to do His [...]
Addressing Sin in the Church (Part 2)
Posted in Church, tagged Addressing Sin, Grace, Sin in the Church, Truth on March 10, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The first step in addressing sin in the church is a principle I heard explained in a service I attended last Sunday night. It is the ‘Grace-Truth’ principle. We see Christ applying this with the woman caught in adultery in John 8. As the woman was brought to Him, he didn’t apply ‘black & white’ [...]
Addressing Sin in the Church (Part 1)
Posted in Church, tagged Addressing Sin, Sin, Tolerance in Ministry on March 8, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Imagine with me. You meet a new couple that walks through your doors on a Sunday morning. They’re young and really excited to be in your church. You catch them after the service and they inform you that they’re not only coming back next week but they’re bringing a couple friends. This is a dream [...]
Looking for a Couple Good Vehicles!
Posted in Uncategorized on March 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you have a car or a mini-van that you’re looking to part with, than do I have a deal for you! Two of our church plants are currently in need of vehicles. If you have been blessed with an extra vehicle, here’s what is needed: A reliable car that can handle simple, daily driving. [...]
Sunday Wrap-Up…2 Days Later
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Elvis, Pie Auction, Youth Ministry on March 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sorry I haven’t had a chance to post the last couple days. This past Sunday was a pretty amazing day! I was pinch hitting in Sharpsburg (enjoyed a great service there!) and then drove up to one of the churches we work with, South Butler Assembly. The church in South Butler is a very rural [...]
Happy Birthday!
Posted in Uncategorized on March 1, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Tonight we had a surprise birthday party for my mom. It was really cool to see everyone so excited to surprise her. They pulled names throughout the party for door prizes, and it just so happen my mom’s name was pulled every time! Also, one of the guys at my dad’s church, Dave Beckman, did [...]
