Aug 28, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, The news about Amazon rainforest fires is devastating. Damage to the environment is incalculable, and it’s particularly disturbing because these fires are almost certainly set by humans. I was thinking this is a depressing story that is happening far away until I saw a headline this week. “The Amazon is burning … Continue reading Forward Today: Local actions with global consequences
Aug 27, 2019
Revive is a series of small group sessions that equips lay leaders to grow as spiritual leaders. Typically, lay leaders meet with a ministry leader for an opening and closing retreat and three six-week sessions to explore their spiritual lives, deepen their relationship with God and become proficient as spiritual leaders. In a safe, non-judgmental … Continue reading What is Revive?
Aug 21, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, Do you have a Bible app for your phone? You might, like me, prefer to read the Bible out of a paper book. But sometimes I want to look up a passage, and I don’t have my printed Bible with me. And you can’t use search in a paper book! I … Continue reading Forward Today: Do you have a Bible app?
Aug 15, 2019
It’s the time of year when plenty of people think of finding a new church. Is your church ready for an influx of guests? We’ve collected a few ideas to help you provide a helpful welcome and introduction to your church and community this fall. Have a guidebook available for newcomers, or a group study … Continue reading Is your church ready for visitors?
Aug 14, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, I’m writing this from the mountains of Colorado, where I’ve come to spend a few days learning from clergy colleagues. It’s an incredibly beautiful setting, and I’m learning a great deal about how to be a leader in the missionary church. On Monday, when we arrived, one of the first things … Continue reading Forward Today: Unplugging to plug in
Aug 7, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, I’m writing from Cincinnati where today promises to be another scorcher. It sure seems like the cool weather of fall is a world away. And yet, we’re only a couple of weeks away from the change. One of my friends already has sent his children back to school. Others will be … Continue reading Forward Today: Thinking about fall in the heat of summer