As a Pastor, in a social media, instant platform, kind of world, there are a certain set of ethics I have developed for myself. While I still have fun, and joke around with people by giving them a hard time, here are some Do/Don’t(s) I try to practice: 1. Never post negatively about an establishment
I have a fairly different view about “attracting” people to a Sunday Church service. I don’t really think you can. Of course there are exceptions, but for the admitedly non-believer, no way. You can attract the one searching for a Church easily by having the right strategy and most quality stuff, but I’m just not
There has been a lot of talk recently about the whole “Radical” idea being the new legalism. I completely agree. One is often judged in young Christian circles today by their online presence pushing social justice issues, and viewed as being nothing like Jesus for doing things such as living in the suburbs or driving
In high school football there is a rule that all players must be in a t-shirt and shorts for the first three days of fall practice. After the three day period, all players are allowed to practice in their full pads and participate in contact drills with full speed scrimmaging. During the three days of
1. Expect to have a lot of uncertainty. This is not a bad thing. Church planting is a step of faith. 2. Expect to have to be flexible. Church planting is not for the OCD! Things will have to change often, and “structure” is certainly needed, but not guaranteed in the first couple years. You’ll
