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Strategic Planning in the UMC
Does the itinerant system in the United Methodist Church work against strategic planning? I want to be an excellent strategic planner and have been thinking more about how this works in the United Methodist Church. I suggest that it is important to look at a strategic plan for several years into the future. I recognize […]
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Speedlinking – October 1, 2008
tough questions from an upper elementary student about missions and Santa Roman Catholic Practices in United Methodist Worship? Great question and response… Great questions for Evaluation of weekend worship The Simplicity Beyond Complexity – a great quote shared among leaders that I respect. A great reminder for me right now at Get to vs. have […]
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Speedlinking – September 4, 2008
Why I’m Glad Some at Granger Don’t Believe in the Bible – A passionate post from Tim Stevens about evangelism, discipleship, the crowd and the church. Wesley Covenant Prayer, remixed – a relevant and faithful prayer from Allen Ewing-Merrill. Do you have a daily rule? Check out Tony Steward’s – 20 Rules – what are […]
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Guest Blog – A 3-Year Plan
This is a guest post from Kyle Holt of The New Parables and The Bible in Rhyme. From his blog: Each person is called to use the talents God gave us; to be a voice of one calling out in the desert, “Prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight paths for Him.” I turned […]
I received this question from Craig via email. This question is in reference to this past weekend’s sermon which you can watch here. This weekend Adam mentioned that “give us this day our daily bread” was in part an invitation to place our trust in God. He made reference to one of the scriptures that […]
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Speedlinking – February 19, 2008
In reviewing a book, Kevin Watson raises the question of congregations connection with the denomination at Vital Signs – Some Thoughts. Michael Lukaszewski gives a great reminder about the focus and purpose within a congregation at What We Don’t Do. Saying “no” an important post from unclutterer. Gavin Richardson gives some faith filled pick up […]
I had a conversation yesterday evening with Ben about different ways of giving an offering invitation as a part of a worship service. I want to think first about what means to give financially to the church. I have ranked these in order of priority / importance. Giving financially to a local community of faith […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 