EBA Leadership Tip
Help for Dying Churches by Jeff Patton What is a dying church? Have you seen one lately? Are you in one? Would you know if you were? Dying congregations have these characteristics: They all say “We are friendly, debt free, and full of great people.” They all have under 50 in worship, and use their […]
EBA Leadership Tip
Personal Worship – It is Crucial for You by Jeff Patton When was the last time you took time to worship? Yea just you, Jesus, worship? As pastors we often have so much on our plates that we don’t take time to renew and refresh our souls. My friend and mentor (now in heaven), William […]
His Mercies are New Every Morning
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. The God who created the universe and all that is in it, who made you and me, loves you! I know you […]
Making a Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear
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 one online. The snail mail article came from a person I’m not sure I know, but the article was from a religion […]
An Either/Or World
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 analysis of the culture. Three of these books stand out from the rest – The Shaping of Things to Come, Revolution, and […]
What Can You Do to Have a Summer Hump instead of a Summer Slump?
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 was impressed by something they did in the summer to have a summer hump instead of slump. They added an outdoor worship […]