Bishop William Willimon of the North Alabama Conference writes about the worship experience in Meeting and Being Met by God. I found this to be a refreshing reminder of why a community of faith gathers in worship. Joshua writes about 10 Ways to Keep Me From Discovering Your Church. Great post and helps me think […]
Matt raised a question about Adam Hamilton’s Financial Transparency and I wanted to clarify the situation for him and others who may be interested. On March 11, 2007 the front page story in the Kansas City Star was Lax financial oversight riles some church followers. The article is about questions surrounding financial integrity, practices and […]
This post is in response to the article Fast Friends or Future Foes: The Emerging Church and Southern Baptists by Dr. Mark DeVine. This article was brought to my attention by Cory at Church Communications Pro via this post. Fast Friends or Future Foes: The Emerging Church and Southern Baptists (PDF Document) Dr. Devine’s original […]
This morning I have been reading the blogging church by Brian Bailey and Terry Storch. Although I’m not yet finished, it has been a fascinating read, great tips on how to improve a blog and thoughts on how blogs can help tell the story of a church. Have you read this book? Do you know […]
I had a wonderful experience meeting with a couple yesterday. They have been attending Resurrection for about a month. Both of them have very little background in faith or the church. They began to search for a church home after the death of a parent who made the opportunity for them to explore faith available, […]
I recently found a link to the North Alabama Conference Young Clergy Forum from Bishop Willimon’s blog. North Alabama has also organized a Young Clergy Research Team. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership is currently conducting research about young clergy and their ministries. More information about this research and a link to the survey can […]
This is part of a series of posts on my understanding of faith, ministry and the church. I would enjoy feedback and your response to my answers to these questions. Question – Explain the role and significance of the sacraments in the ministry to which you have been called. Response – My response begins: The […]
Today I heard a compelling vision about Wesley KU and Project Transformation – Kansas City at the Kansas City District clergy gathering. Wesley KU is a mission of the United Methodist Church at the University of Kansas with a vision “to build a community where college students are discovering their identity in Christ(BEAUTY), developing as […]
This is part of a series of posts on my understanding of faith, ministry and the church. I would enjoy feedback and your response to my answers to these questions. Question – You have agreed as a candidate for the sake of the mission of Jesus Christ in the world and the most effective witness […]
This is part of a series of posts on my understanding of faith, ministry and the church. I would enjoy feedback and your response to my answers to these questions. Question – Describe your understanding of an inclusive church and ministry. Response – My response begins: My understanding of an inclusive church and ministry is […]
This is part of a series of posts on my understanding of faith, ministry and the church. I would enjoy feedback and your response to my answers to these questions. Question – What is the meaning of ordination in the context of the general ministry of the Church? Response – My response begins: My understanding […]
It is truly a blessing to be a part of a team in ministry. I invite you to read Reflections on Ash Wednesday, by a member of the Congregational Care Team. Be blessed.
Rev. Andrew Conard 