Our Future Ministry
Our Future Ministry . . . The last of our recommendations for the future mission and ministry of Resurrection which was adopted by the voters is this: “Recognize and fully [...]
Trunk or Treat 2019
October 31st has special significance in many cultures -- in Lutheranism, Reformation Day is celebrated. In Mexico, Día de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead - remembrances begin. All [...]
Digging Deeper Into Our Future Plans . . .
Digging Deeper Into Our Future Plans . . . As we continue looking at the recommendations adopted at our last Voters’ Assembly, the third recommendation is: “Inaugurate a ‘missional’ small [...]
Looking Forward to Becoming an “Outward-Focused” Church
The second recommendation that was unanimously adopted at our recent Voters’ meeting was: “Adopt an ‘outward-focus’ mission and ministry that is committed to reaching the lost with the Gospel by [...]
Digging Deeper Into Our Future Plans
Digging Deeper Into Our Future Plans This past Sunday we had our Voters’ Meeting where we adopted the recommendations of the Ministry Audit unanimously. According to many, it seemed that [...]
The “TO-DON’T” List
The “TO-DON’T” List I am considered a “driven” person . . . I am “driven” to do things…to get things done. It’s my personality. It’s in my DNA. To keep [...]
Don’t Underestimate the POWER OF A SMILE
Don’t Underestimate the POWER OF A SMILE From the book, Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore, by Thom & Joani Schultz Just smile! Offer others the gift of [...]
THE CHURCH: Institutionalism vs. Kingdom of God
THE CHURCH: Institutionalism vs. Kingdom of God © 2016 by Wendy A. W. Berthelsen, presented at the NALC Mission Festival 2017 “Churches” or congregations are not purely “institutional” or “kingdom,” [...]
LEAP OF FAITH
Leap of Faith By Kyle Ermoian| July 13th, 2019, The Effective Church Group One of my favorite movies is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In it Harrison Ford’s character [...]
FUTURE CASTING
FUTURE CASTING “Future Casting” is the art of looking forward with prior knowledge of an organization and its DNA and “forecasting” future endeavors and goals. Such an exercise helps groups [...]