(1) Interest and time are inversely proportional. The greater my interest, the shorter the sermon. (2) Interest and investment are directly proportional. The more you put in, the more I take out. (3) If it’s where I live, my attention is yours to lose. (4) The more you care about me, the more I’ll hear. […]
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Seven Things I’ve Learned About Leading a Worship Team
(1) Joy and energy are infectious. If you have a great time, others will too. (2) The point is effectiveness, not efficiency. Less than smooth is okay. Worship is human, not mechanical. (3) Let people operate in their giftedness. A world-class pianist shouldn’t be put on the bass. The effect is better when the expression is […]
What kind of church attracts students?
The most recent edition of Immerse, a bimonthly journal for youthworkers, features a thoughtful piece* on churches that attract and retain students. The author, Christy Lang, cites several research papers and presents findings both surprising and useful. Here are three samples from her article: Drawing on developmental theory, Lytch notes that adolescents have particular needs […]
They Keep Watch . . .
When believers gather as the church, some bear specific responsibility for the well-being and protection of the group. These are the shepherds. Those who keep watch. The writer of Hebrews put it this way: Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account […]
Yellowstone surprise
We stopped at Yellowstone during our Teton trip a few years back and saw the most surprising sign. Here’s what it said: Please . . . • Pet the bears • Drive fast • Walk to the edge of a geyser and peer in • Raft the Yellowstone • Store food in your tent Thank […]
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