I have been privileged to be able to help congregations and leaders across the country work on how they communicate. In particular, I have often taught about social media and online tools for ministry. In doing this, I have heard the same objections over and over again. Here are the 6 most … [Read more...]
No, You Haven’t Been Hacked
On average, I get a duplicate friend request from someone on Facebook about once a week. You've probably seen these. You are already friends with the person, and suddenly you get a new friend request from them. The new profile has the same profile pic, the same cover pic, and maybe even more … [Read more...]
The Dishonesty of “Bivocational Ministry” | Part 2
As I have heard denominational officials and church commentators advise "bivocational ministry" as a way forward for the struggling congregations, I have been deeply uncomfortable. Not that there isn't a great history and tradition of pastors who have jobs and careers outside of the church. There … [Read more...]
The Dishonesty of “Bivocational Ministry” | Part 1
Across denominations the issues of declining attendance and decreasing offerings are hot-button topics. Where the discomfort of this crunch is most often felt is in the question of clergy salaries. Paying for a full-time pastor (minister, priest, deacon) is often the biggest single expense in the … [Read more...]
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