Here’s an idea to incorporate into worship. I’ve used this idea for Lent and Pentecost, but it can be adapted to any theme. Here are the materials… Read more “Rainsticks, Pentecost, & Lent”
A Wrecked Lenten Journal
Last year, my church bought new bibles and did a simple dedication of them. With the old bibles, we did three things. We gave as many of… Read more “A Wrecked Lenten Journal”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Micah 6 & Stewardship
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6.8) For the past month, we have been focusing on stewardship and creating a new… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Micah 6 & Stewardship”
The Golden Calf and Letting Go
They gathered around Aaron and said to him, “Come on! Make us gods who can lead us. As for this man Moses who brought us up out of… Read more “The Golden Calf and Letting Go”
Prayer Stations on Deuteronomy 6.5-9
5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your being, and all your strength. 6 These words that I am commanding you today must always be on your minds. 7 Recite… Read more “Prayer Stations on Deuteronomy 6.5-9”
Interactive Parament & Stole Ideas
December 15, I was installed along with my colleague, John Anderson, as co-pastors. Leading up to the installation, I shared ideas of how to involve the community,… Read more “Interactive Parament & Stole Ideas”
Interactive Prayer Stations for Installations, Ordinations, & Advent
Speak Lord, for your servant is listening. (1 Samuel 3.9) For the past year, my church has been in a discernment process to change the call of… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations for Installations, Ordinations, & Advent”
Going from A to C in Pastor
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Have no regard for his appearance or stature, because I haven’t selected him. God doesn’t look at things like humans do. Humans see only… Read more “Going from A to C in Pastor”
Bible Dedication
When talking about implementing change in the church, I always believe that one of the easiest ways to do so is taking advantage when an opportunity arises.… Read more “Bible Dedication”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Vision & Our Call
Creating a new mission and vision statement is a wonderful opportunity for your congregation to remember their own sense of call as well as participate in crafting… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Vision & Our Call”
Still Waters 