My life would be easier if I didn’t care as much. If it didn’t matter to me if people changed their lives and became followers of Jesus Christ… If I didn’t care about the future of the United Methodist Church. If the possibility of revival throughout the state of Kansas did not excite me… If […]
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My Campaign Promises
I am going to cast my vote today. I printed out a sample ballot and have considered every issue or person for whom I will be voting. Regardless of who wins or loses any of the elections – national, state or local – here are my promises to you: I promise to be positive about […]
I have received this comment more than once in my time serving as a pastor at Resurrection. It makes me wonder… What does the individual think of me as a pastor now? When does the transition from “will be” to “are” happen? Does this have to do primarily or exclusively with my age? (27) Is […]
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Speedlinking – August 21, 2008
Whatever Happened to Wesley’s Explanatory Notes? Great question from Kevin Watson. How would you define what’s necessary for a group to become a church? Another great question, this time from Tony Steward. Ben Simpson compiles some well written thoughts on the times in which we live at Thoughts… Assessing our Time… My Path to Me […]
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Speedlinking – June 21, 2008
Ben Simpson writes that Sometimes Eschatology Makes Me Want to Vomit – I agree! Signal vs. Noise post, Finding the natural size of your company, has great application for faith communities. When you have to go, some places are better than others – America’s Best Restroom 2008 (I am not kidding.) Practical Advice on boarding […]
This post originated from an Advanced Leadership Development course that was a part of the Wesley Academy at Resurrection taught by Dr. Lovett Weems and Cathy Abbott. Contentment isn’t complacency. Dreaming isn’t envy. How do you be content where you are while dreaming for the future? In what ways does it make sense to see […]
I have been married to my wife, Nicole, for two years today. It has been an exciting adventure and I am looking forward to many more years together.
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Speedlinking – May 14, 2008
By now deviantmonk will be halfway through 30 days on 30 dollars. Read about the genesis of the idea here. Michael has a great top 10 list on church leadership at Some Things I’ve Learned So Far. Pastoral Wisdom is a gleaning of just that from conversations Will Willimon has had with retired pastors. What […]
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iPhone in the Future: Update
You may know of my interest in purchasing an iPhone. In my previous post, I wrote that my contact with Sprint was up in April. Turns out that this was hearsay and innuendo. I called Sprint and my contract ends in December 2008. Arrgh… Time to reframe my expectations and hopes…
Rev. Andrew Conard 