I received Only Nuns Change Habits Overnight, by Karen Saclf Linamen with a slight hesitancy. I thought that this book would be only for women and I would struggle moving through it from beginning to end. I was wrong. Linamen provides solid advice about life change that is written in a light hearted and fun […]
The Top 10 Posts of 2008 were nearly all questions from you to which I responded here at Thoughts of Resurrection. What questions do you have for me as a young United Methodist pastor serving at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection? Theology, practice of ministry, leadership, worship, internet campus, life at Resurrection, story? […]
Effective Churches – a good start from William Willimon I appreciate the perspective at micromanaging vs paying attention at Do the Details A great story of resurrection from one who was deeply involved at The Church That Was Born Again. Good advice and modeling on goal setting in different arenas – Get back in the box – […]
I have several hopes for the new year. If you want to understand them as New Year’s resolutions, I think that would be fine. Journey through the year in photographs with Project 365. Keep a one sentence diary each day in 2009. Be healthier on December 31, 2009 than I am today, including weighing 185 […]
Nicole and I are in beautiful Florida at her grandparents house for Christmas. We will be flying back in a few days and heading to my parents house for New Year’s Eve. I am on a blogging break and will be back at the beginning of 2009. In the mean time, enjoy the top 10 […]
Last night, I went to one of the Christmas Eve Eve services with the Vibe worship team in preparation for services today. The candlelighting sequence is beautiful every time. I love it. The depth of the darkness and the brightness of thousands of candles is a moving contrast. Today I will be helping lead the […]
Christmas Eve kicks off at Resurrection today. We invite members of the church to attend one of the services on December 23 so that more room will be available for guests on December 24. Services are at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Here is the promo for the Advent series that has been leading up […]
I think that leaving and arriving well is one of the most important responsibilities of an itinerant pastor and we could learn from the transition team of the President-Elect of the United States. One of the striking differences between a pastoral appointee in The United Methodist Church and the President Elect of The United States […]
I saw this ad when I was browsing Facebook. I am not making this up. I understand that pastors could as a whole be healthier, but this is ridiculous! Get Fit To Preach Even with the busy schedule of a pastor, you can get in great shape without the gym or lifting weights. I’ll show […]
I am a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. This has been quite difficult this year. This past Sunday, Nicole and I went to the game vs. the San Diego Chargers. We received tickets from a staff member who has great season tickets – just a few rows up behind the Chiefs bench. We each […]
I find this to be beautiful and genius. How could the church be more like this? Operating with a particular plan, all moving toward one goal and the result being far greater than what one would be accomplish alone. Could sermons, worship, bible study, administration, committees work like this? Is it possible to be this […]
My sister is an english teacher at Rutgers and another college in New Jersey. She also has quite a knack for making jewelry. From her website: If you are looking for unique, modern, handmade jewelry for yourself or to give to someone you love, and if you believe (like I do) that jewelry can look […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 