Leadership
Three good reasons to plant new churches
I caught up with Colin, a denominational field worker. He mentioned he was visiting one of the healthiest churches in his denomination. “Really, are they interested in starting new churches?” “No. They have no interest at all.” “Then how can that be a healthy church?” The fruit of a healthy apple trees is not just […]
When the Church goes to the dogs
©Steve Addison, 2005 http://www.steveaddison.net The first challenge to my naive dream for the Church began when, as a new believer, I attended my first church members’ meeting. I left disillusioned after a night of heated debate over where the choir should stand during Sunday services. G. K. Chesterton once reflected that, “On five occasions in […]
From flagship to movement
Steve Addison I’m noticing a trend amongst flagship churches. They are becoming movements. Earlier this year I taught in the church planting school at St Mary’s Anglican in central London. They have about a dozen planting hopefuls in training. Planted nine years ago out of Holy Trinity Brompton, St Mary’s has grown to over 800 […]
How to Boost Your Sunday Service Atmosphere!?
At 10 a.m. Kendall, dressed in ironed Dockers and a Polo shirt, sings with gusto in the third row at Neighborhood Christian Center. “Praise God!” he shouts, lifting his hands and prompting others to chime in with “amen” and “glory.” His infectious enthusiasm is just what the pastor ordered. Kendall isn’t a Christian, but he […]
Success?
Success “We had just commissioned 83 new members. It was a proud moment. The newly initiated throng made their way off the platform, while I moved closer to the congregation to begin my sermon. “This is great, isn’t it?” I began. “But before we get too giddy about new members, let me ask you a […]
Responding to Disasters
Responding to Disasters – Biblical Resources for Pastors September 5, 2005 How can pastors and church leaders reach out to people who have lost everything? What do you say? How do explain this kind of human suffering? In light of recent the Hurricane in the USA and the ongoing struggles and pain in so many […]
Covenants
If you’re interested in looking at covenanting practices, I recommend the Mustard Seed Associates site (run by Tom and Christine Sine). http://www.msainfo.org/connsub.asp?ssection=36
Worshippers for Hire
SATIRE: Worshipers for hire boost Sunday excitement from larknews.com At 10 a.m. Kendall, dressed in ironed Dockers and a Polo shirt, sings with gusto in the third row at Neighborhood Christian Center. “Praise God!” he shouts, lifting his hands and prompting others to chime in with “amen” and “glory.” His infectious enthusiasm is just what […]
Pastoral Search Committee
The search committee for a new pastor was having difficulty making adecision. One member of the committee, who was admittedly tired ofthe whole process, offered one last letter of introduction from apastoral candidate. She read: “To the pastoral search committee: It is my understanding that you have a vacancy in your pulpit, and I would […]
Leadership Insights
In this edition of Leadership Insights some thoughts from me on the importance of asking the right questions, an article by Brian McLaren that reminds us that education cannot save us, only Christ can do that and an article about Alister McGrath’s new book on atheism. ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS By Paul Arnott I was […]
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