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Bible

Scripture Monday – Psalm 46:1-3

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1-3, NIV) These powerful verses remind me of God’s providence. Lack of fear in the […]

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leadership renewing the church

What Annual Big Events Inspire and Encourage You?

I have been taking part in The Global Leadership Summit from the Willow Creek Association yesterday and today. This is my fourth year in being part of this event. I have picked up some good stuff each year. I find inspiration and encouragement each year. The only other annual big event that I have experienced that […]

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leadership

Kansas Leadership Center

Earlier this week I was part of a team from Resurrection West that started the Leadership and Faith: Transforming Communities program from the Kansas Leadership Center. Here is a summary from the website: “This unique program is designed for United Methodist congregations in Kansas and is a collaborative effort of the Kansas Health Foundation, United […]

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ministry

Questions about Resurrection Online (3 of 3)

Why are you leaving Resurrection Online? Over the past three years a stable worship platform has been created and the significant theological reflection have been completed. I have been able to play a significant role in shaping the framework and future direction for Resurrection Online. One of my gifts is to help clarify a direction […]

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ministry

Questions about Resurrection West (2 of 3)

Why are you going to Resurrection West? Resurrection West has experienced steadily increasing worship attendance and participation and this growth is anticipated to accelerate with the move in to a new building in the fall. These circumstances have created the need for an additional pastor to serve the congregation. What are you looking forward to […]

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ministry

Transition to Resurrection West (1 of 3)

I am going to serve as an associate pastor at Resurrection West beginning August 15. I have enjoyed being part of Resurrection Online for the past few years. I am excited to be involved in pastoral leadership at Resurrection West, including leading worship, teaching, offering in person care and guidance. This role will provide an […]

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leadership ministry

Pastoral Excellence: Equipping People

In my pastoral ministry, I hope to be effective at bearing fruit in God’s kingdom. I believe that one of the ways that I can be part of God’s work is to be excellent at equipping people. There are some things that I can do, say or ways that I can be that can bear […]

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Bible faith

Scripture Monday: Zechariah 9:12

“Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you” (Zechariah 9:12, NIV). Of all the things that I could be prisoner to, I hope that I will always be a prisoner of hope.

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fun

Theistic Autocorrect

I intended to see if there was any way that I could be helpful, what actually came out was: Feel free to call or email me if there is any other way that I can be Elohim. Thank you, autocorrect. I did catch and correct this before I sent the email.

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blog

A Year Ago on Thoughts of Resurrection

Here are a few posts from a year ago, I hope that you might take a look at two or three and add your comments. Enjoy! Looking Forward to the Dad Life Institute: What’s the Point? (5 of 5) What to Do with Ineffective United Methodist Clergy What to Do with Unhealthy United Methodist Congregations My Advice on Cohabitation

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renewing the church united methodist church

Opportunity to Partner with Resurrection

I am on a strategic project team at Resurrection that is looking for three small churches, currently led by lay speakers, local pastors, or student local pastors, who would be interested in testing a new model for ministry – these churches would, for one year, become a part of a multi-point circuit with Resurrection. The […]

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communications ministry

Leaving WordPress.com for Google+

There have been many opinions shared about how Google+ (a new social network from Google) has had an impact on the online social media scene. People have posited that Google+ will eventually cause people to leave another network. I posted about this possibility myself. http://twitter.com/#!/andrewconard/status/89782495683428352 After conversation with a good friend, I realized that there […]