Aug 26, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, What is the church? There are a lot of answers to this question. A building. An institutional structure. A gathered group of Christians. Over the years and centuries, the church in all its forms has looked different in varied times and places. During this time of pandemic, the church looks different. … Continue reading Forward Today: The church in our time
Aug 26, 2020
Brought to you by ChurchNext and Forma. Even if we canât physically worship and learn together, we can still draw closer to Jesus Christ. That’s the aim of a new learning experience called âThis is NOT Sunday School.â This free, weekly online resource is intergenerational, making it a perfect tool for families and people of … Continue reading This is NOT Sunday School
Aug 19, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Iâve had a couple of conversations lately about church growth during this time of pandemic. At first, it seems counter-intuitive. How can we be growing when many of us canât even gather in person for worship and learning? Of course, there are many kinds of growth in the church. Thereâs spiritual … Continue reading Forward Today: Church growthâŠnow?
Aug 12, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, In late 2017, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church invited a few of us to Atlanta to think creatively about our church and how we might focus our work. Our small group quickly settled on the idea that discipleshipâthe daily work of those who are committed to following Jesusâwas key. … Continue reading Forward Today: A practical guide to following Jesus
Aug 5, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Itâs funny what sticks in our memory and what doesnât. As a preacher, I sometimes wonder what anyone will remember an hour after I finish the sermon. For my part, there are a few sermons I remember years later (and some I forget seconds later). Today Iâm thinking of one sermon … Continue reading Forward Today: Why did you doubt?