Being “church” is both an identity and a calling. You are church and do church. The church has a “business,” but it’s not about “busyness.” There is confusion, however, about how we impact the world around us for Jesus Christ—our “mission” and purpose. We confess and...
As I talk with pastors and ministry leaders there is a reoccurring theme bubbling up over and over again in my conversations. How do we “do” outreach better? Common question. However, it’s really the wrong question. Consider this about outreach....
The 2012 Sheffield Pilgrimage Travel Team arrived in Sheffield Friday evening. We were greeted by fantastic British weather, cold, rain, and wind. However, we were quickly warmed up by the site of old friends and family members and people we feel are a major part of...