6 types of churches that have died during the pandemic
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6 types of churches that have died during the pandemic
6 types of churches that have died during the pandemic | Tuesday, February 09, 2021
My purpose is neither to be morbid nor sensational.
Death is a delicate topic, especially the death of churches. My purpose is to send a warning so changes can be made quickly and urgently. My greater purpose, ironic as it may seem, is to send a message of hope.
5 types of unhealthy giving to a church
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5 types of unhealthy giving to a church
5 types of unhealthy giving to a church | Sunday, March 01, 2020
“I’m just happy when our church gets any type of gifts.”
The comment came from a pastor whose church struggled regularly to meet budget. I get it. Any financial gift can seem better than no gifts.
10 common responses from fired pastors
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10 common responses from fired pastors
10 common responses from fired pastors | Tuesday, July 02, 2019
In over 30 years of vocational ministry, I have had conversations with hundreds of fired pastors. I have listened to them. I have prayed with them. On occasion, I have wept with them.
While every situation has its unique elements, I see many commonalities in pastoral terminations. Without getting into the specifics of the dismissal and the reasons these pastors were fired, look at these common responses we hear from them. Indeed, these comments and patterns are sadly predictable.
Amarillo-area church services for the week of Jan. 24
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Polk Street United Methodist Church Worship at 11 a.m. in-person at our historic sanctuary, online (psumc.com or on our Facebook page), or on television (News Channel 10 or Suddenlink Channel 6). This Sunday, Jan. 24, Dr. Mark Welshimer will share the message “Stand As One” from Ephesians 6:10-18, our Sanctuary Choir will sing special music, and we will have a time of prayer for our nation. Sunday School Classes are at 9:45 a.m. and are meeting both live and virtual. Holy Communion is offered every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Ware Chapel. Everyone is invited to wear a mask, social distance, and sanitize as health and safely are prioritized at Polk Street UMC. At 6 p.m. Sunday, there will be a Town Hall Meeting in the Sanctuary (also online at psumc.com and our Facebook page) for all people. Discussion will include response to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we have learned, what changes w