Easy. In the words of a good friend, “Change churches or change the church.” I opt for the latter.
Even though I wrote my church sucks—understand: I love my church. I do.
They’re my family. I’ve been blessed by them, corrected by them, nurtured by them, and loved by them. I don’t hate them—how could I? Love [...]
Archive for August, 2009
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR CHURCH SUCKS? (part 2)
THE 8 SINS OF BLOGGING
I admit: I have sinned!!
I’ve sinned and sinned big time! In life and on this blog. The thing that took care of my sins in life was the Blood of Christ–so I’m good in that area. For the blog, on the other hand, there’s nothing I know of that can remove all the sins I’ve committed–and they [...]
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR CHURCH SUCKS?
But you don’t want to leave.
If you go to a church that sucks but you’re going to leave, stop reading….NOW. You already have your answer. There’s obviously a church somewhere in your city that’s on the “cutting edge” and would love your membership—problem solved.
But if you go to a church that sucks, you see that [...]
USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO SPREAD A GLOBAL GOSPEL
I am convinced more than ever that Social Media is one of the best tools to help spread the Gospel.
We (as believers) are given ONE message to spread: the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though we have ONE message we have MANY methods to communicate it. And we must use all resources [...]
LEADERSHIP: A DELICATE BALANCING ACT
Leading people is a delicate balance between respect and friendship.
As a leader its important to have the respect of those we want to lead, but at the same time its important we have their friendship. Too much on either side leads to lack of influence.
Doug Franklin offers timely advice in his post: “Leadership is Relationship.” [...]
