“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Seven)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Seven)

We’re talking about making proper changes in the established church, one that has been there for a little while.  That’s as opposed to starting your own church from... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Six)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Six)

We close this week’s discussion by considering the kinds of changes churches face—and thinking through their value. Changes to Be Made I often give this list out and urge... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Five)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Five)

We’re talking about making changes and leading the church to new ways, especially in the established church that has been there for a while. Yesterday we looked at some of the... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Four)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Four)

We’re talking about making changes and leading the church to new ways, especially in the established church that has been there for a while.  Obviously, a person who starts... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Three)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Three)

In a fast-paced world, change is all about us—and change-management is an essential skill for leaders—including pastors. There are some things, however, that must not... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Two)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Two)

This week we are beginning an examination of change in the church. We started yesterday by seeing some suggestions on how change can be effectively implemented. Today we continue with... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part One)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part One)

Everything needs to change, just about.  And surely the methods of an established church are going to be changing all the time. And some of the serious difficulties we get into as... Read More »
“Paul’s Thankfulness” (Part One)

“Paul’s Thankfulness” (Part One)

1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 This Thanksgiving week, I would like us to walk together through the opening of the little book of 1 Thessalonians. In many ways, this was the ideal church of the... Read More »
“The Way Of The Pastor” (Part 2)

“The Way Of The Pastor” (Part 2)

Paul loved his people (Acts 20:17-21), centering on the gospel (20:22-24). We’re looking at Paul’s goodbye news conference as he thanked the elders from Ephesus in Acts... Read More »
“The Way of the Pastor” (Part 1)

“The Way of the Pastor” (Part 1)

I was thinking about this great privilege for a calling, the pastorate.  And I happened to be reading about Paul and his connection with church leaders in Acts 20, when he was... Read More »
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