This article is a follow up article to Building Churches that Align with Jesus’ Outcomes. There I talked about how important it is to rightly discern what Jesus’ outcomes are for his church. I suggested that the big commands of loving God, loving neighbours, and making disciples can be broken down into specific measurable behaviours that help us to know if we’re growing healthy … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Structure and Outcomes
Church Life
Looking for a new church, and how I found one
After 25 years of congregational ministry, I felt a new wind of the Spirit blowing in my life, to complete my role as a pastor and focus instead on the writing side of my ministry. It felt like a huge step for my husband and me to leave the congregation that had first called and nurtured me in ministry, that had been home to both of us for so many years. Yet we sensed a new … [Read more...] about Looking for a new church, and how I found one
Is the switch still on?
I don’t know about you, but my church is full on Sunday mornings. So is my previous church. So is the church my sister-in-law attends. Others seem to have never recovered after Covid. When I listen to surveys, they don’t always jive with what I’m experiencing. For example, a recent Pew Research study, conducted in 36 countries, showed that more than 20 percent of adults have … [Read more...] about Is the switch still on?
Miracle in Crescent Beach
All Saints Community Church has seen many miracles in Crescent Beach. Our journey to Crescent Beach can only be described as miraculous. Many people have supported us, prayed for us, visited with us, and told others of our story. Thank you. Our bishop and senior Pastor, Peter Klenner, has again and again called the All Saints congregation to focus on the priorities of … [Read more...] about Miracle in Crescent Beach
Living Stones: Being built into a spiritual house
Jasper, sapphire, emerald, chrysolite, topaz, amethyst. These are just a few of the precious stones that make up the foundation of the holy city in the Revelation. Can you imagine? Gorgeous, full of colour, sparkling, solid and reflecting the beauty of our Creator God who made it all. What a sight that will be! Peter in his first letter says that we as the … [Read more...] about Living Stones: Being built into a spiritual house