Category Archives: Church Happenings

Hurt for the shepherd

Posted on October 16, 2011 by admin

Each day the shepherd goes to work and pours himself into real study of the Word.  He prepares a sermon, creates a video (creative and editing), leads the staff, and does some pastoral care.  The work hours are long. He … Continue reading →

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Hmm…Update

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

The Shepherd is still employed.  We don’t know what the side meeting was to address.

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Hmm

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Tonight a friend called me.  She and another reader of the Shepherd’s blog were talking.  They were a bit concerned about the meeting tonight – the one the elders are having without the shepherd.  I had not been worried.  But … Continue reading →

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Having the opportunity to matter

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

There is a family, Rob and June, at the church who have befriended the shepherd and me.  They have two children who have been afflicted with devastating illnesses.  They are not far removed from it all, but in fact fear … Continue reading →

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Puzzle picture

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

As the puzzle is assembled, there is a picture of the church here.  It is unhealthy.  So unhealthy in fact, it allowed Ed, a manipulative, egotistical, tyrannical individual to have the most influence.  He understood the social dynamics, but did … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Pieces Fitting Together

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

How did Ed rise to power? Why is the church the same size it was 30 years ago when the town has gone from 25,000 to over 90,000 in the same time? When we first arrived, Sarah asked me if … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by admin

Today was the start of a new church schedule.  The Sunday school hour is running concurrently to the 1st service.  There is a fellowship time between the services.  The hope is to have the church interact more.  Also kicking off … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice and Connections

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

The budget crisis leads to thinking about loyalty.  If I have no loyalty to the church, why would I sacrifice for it?  Why would anyone sacrifice for it? This congregation is very disconnected — the people seem very disconnected one … Continue reading →

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Budget Crisis continued

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

I have spent more time pondering the budget crisis.  If I am redundant, please forgive me. The shepherd and I moved here a year ago.  We took a pay cut in spending power.  We also have a business that took … Continue reading →

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Budget Crisis

Posted on September 2, 2011 by admin

The church has been operating on a shortfall since we arrived here.  The shepherd asked about budget things when we first arrived and was instructed that it was not his to be concerned about. It is now time for all … Continue reading →

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