By: Jeff Patton God’s mercies….God’s tenderness to us is known, it is all through the pages of the Bible. The life of Jesus is the example. God cares for us. Think about that.

For the week of July 17, 2006 Making a Silk Purse Out of a Sow's Ear By: Bill Easum Recently, I received two pieces of mail - one in the snail mail and

For the week of July 10, 2006 An Either/Or World By: Bill Easum Numerous books have been written lately on the emerging church. Many of these books are excellent in their content and

What Can You Do to Have a Summer Hump Instead of a Summer Slump? By: Bill Easum I remember my first visit to Prince of Peace Lutheran right after Mike Foss arrived. I

Break Out of Program "Silos" By: Tom Bandy Most church staff leaders find themselves trapped in management roles for programs. Growing churches break their staff out of management by deploying them at the

For the week of June 19, 2006 Leaders Lead ... in the Spiritual Life By: Tom Bandy Many pastors lament the low spiritual discipline of adult members of the church. It is very