In the early 1900’s a London newspaper carried an advertisement that read: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.” The ad, signed by famous Arctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, brought Inquiries from thousands of men. Commenting […]
Teach Sound Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:3-11
As we began last Sunday the study of 1 Timothy, we established the author of the book, Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ. We noted the importance of understanding the kind of authority Paul had as an Apostle. Jesus Christ himself appointed the Apostles. Paul’s authority to speak on matters of the church comes from […]
Dear Timothy – 1 Timothy 1:1-2
1 Timothy 1:1-2 Higgins Lake Baptist Church Kevin Pierpont, Pastor-Teacher 7/27/03 A pastor was invited to have dinner with a family in his church. While waiting for the meal to be served he asked the young son what they would be having to eat. The boy informed the pastor they would be having goat. "Are […]
Measuring your web content management processes
Today’s New Thinking Newsletter from Gerry McGovern gives insight on Measuring your web content management processes. He asks and helps answer some questions I think are helpful to ask of your church website. Is the right content being published for the right reader? How quickly is content getting published on the website? How well is […]
Forgiving and Forgiven – Prayer and Forgiveness
“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. (Mark 11:25 NKJV) Look at that first phrase again; “And whenever you stand praying” Standing was often the Jewish posture in prayer but this verse is not about our physical posture. […]
Don’t call me, please
Tired of telemarketers? Who isn’t. The National Do Not Call Registry will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2003. You can sign up on the government web site at donotcall.gov. It’s a busy site today so you may need to check again later.
Keep your worship services fresh
Don Whitney shares over the span of three articles 30 ways to improve your church worship service. 10 Ways To Improve Your Church’s Worship Service Simple changes that could make dramatic improvements in the quality of congregational worship. 10 More Ways To Improve Your Church’s Worship Service Sequel to 10 Ways To Improve Your Church’s […]
No more cheesy powerpoint
I’m trying to prepare myself for the use of PowerPoint during our worship services so I found this interview with Rene Shlaepfer intersting. Here are few ideas gleaned from the interview; Keep the slides simple and uncluttered The slides should never be obtrusive, and they should never dictate the substance of the message Don’t settle […]