Making Pastoral Care Central to Church’s Ministry

by | Oct 27, 2009 | Opinion

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the theology and practice of pastoral care in a missional church, and how that is different from pastoral care in traditional churches. And I’ve come up with at least a few questions if not fully formed answers. Here...

Here’s How to Expand Your Ministry Reading List

by | Oct 20, 2009 | Opinion

Looking for a good book on a specific ministry topic? Seminary and university course descriptions can be a good source for books on subjects you’re seeking. I’m usually looking for books related to Christian ministry, but the most popular books on a...

Turning the Tide: Why Church Attendance Dwindles

by | Oct 12, 2009 | Opinion

People don’t need to go to church. At least that’s how the majority of people in America act. Less than 18 percent of the population attends church on any given Sunday. In the U.S., we are chasing downhill Europe’s church attendance rate of 7...

Some Facts You May Not Know About Crucifixions

by | Sep 28, 2009 | Opinion

If you think you know everything you need to about crucifixion and the cross, think again. During a 13-week series on The Apostles’ Creed, we arrived at this phrase about Jesus: “suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.” So, of...