I’m not really big on celebrating birthdays. No real reason why, it just isn’t my thing. This year is different though. It is somewhat of a mile stone. Today I turn 50! While some might lament, I’m actually trying to make the most of it. After all, you only turn 50 once. It also gives … [Read more…]
Today I continue my observations from a local church that held its last service this past Sunday. The first observation was that children’s ministry are important. In the last few years, they eliminated their children’s ministry. This next item deals with ministry philosophy and how things have changed over the last century. Here is the … [Read more…]
A local United Methodist Church held its last service this past Sunday. The article that the local paper published the day before shared some of the things that caused this church to close and the future of its membership. You can read that article here (for as long as it is available). In this article … [Read more…]
Yesterday, Jerry Sandusky was found guilt of 45 of the 48 remaining charges against him for inappropriate acts to children. I won’t go into specifics here, you can find it almost anywhere in the news currently. This man’s actions brings to light something that we all need to remember. Just because a person passes a … [Read more…]
As the Awana year ends, you may be thinking of how to thank your leaders, or maybe thanking your commander. The best way… a handwritten note sharing specifically what you are thankful for about them. As a commander, and pastor, I appreciate getting hand drawn and hand written notes from children, families and parents. I … [Read more…]