As with all parts of life, the routines found among congregations can easily become stale and predictable due to convenience, time restraints and complacency.
When you take swimming lessons, one of the first things you’re taught is how to float, usually on your back. But what about staying afloat spiritually?
I am old enough to remember when local TV stations used to sign off around midnight. The news would come on at 10:00, followed by a late-night talk show or old movie.
Standing around with pastors during a break at an associational pastor’s conference, one pastor lamented that his church had stopped growing.
This summer, I’ve been preaching a sermon series titled “Q&A,” addressing theological and practical questions from our church family. The topics have addressed everything from
Years ago, Buster Taylor (previous Shocco Springs executive director) and I were “discussing” some plans for a renovation at Shocco. I was pretty convinced I was right (in the conversation where another option was on the table).
When God created human beings He instilled in them a tremendous potential for overcoming adversity and conquering challenges.
“[I] can still picture the retired rocket scientist in Liberty overalls, pencil and pad in the front pocket, walking beside [me] saying, ‘being right doesn’t require proving the other person wrong.'” —Russell Klinner, Shocco Springs
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