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I’ve heard it said, “We shouldn’t have cliques in the church.” We need to know the definition of a clique: Merriam-Webster dictionary defines clique as “a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons, especially: one held together by common interests, views, or purposes. clique Using that definition of a clique: “a narrow exclusive circle or…
Ross Jordan began his work with the Central Church of Christ in October 1987. Cordell Holloway, our education minister, Ross, and I met the first Monday to get acquainted and discuss how we would work together. Among many other things, Ross asked Cordell and me, “Do you want the church to grow?” Cordell replied that…
Elders are to be hospitable. 1 Timothy 3:2 Christians are to be hospitable “without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:9 Three ways to be “friendly to strangers” (CEV) that have been helpful to me. These are ways I’ve experienced learning about new people in a community and beginning to find ways to work together. What’s been helpful to you?
We had a beautiful weekend at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama. The temperature was ideal. The facilities for sleeping and meeting were excellent. The food was delicious. We had all our meals there and spent Friday night there. There were nine elders, three ministers, and their wives in the workshop. They had read…
January 20–22 was the 23rd New Shepherds Orientation Workshop in Fayetteville, North Carolina. We met in the home of Joey and Claire Watson, one of the shepherd families. We had breakfast and lunch there, and some of us went for a 5:30 meal at local restaurants. Interesting Observations about the Cruciform Leadership Team The Cruciform…
Thank you to hundreds of friends who have read drafts, proofread, encouraged, asked, “When will your book be ready,” sent emails, and commented about how Gail’s story has affected you. You can now purchase Fleecy Clouds on Amazon!!! Decide which format you want, and click on the links below to get your copy. Fleecy Clouds, Kindle Buy…
Interim Ministry Workshop, Tuesday-Thursday March 14–16, 2023, Heritage Christian University, Florence, Alabama Lack of adequate rainfall produces a dry river and empty reservoirs. Lack of study and meaningful interaction with helpful people can result in a dry and empty person. Are you leaking and learning, or just leaking? I’ve been leaking all my life. My…
One of the challenging times in the life of a church or a preacher is during the search. Go to www.betweenpreachers.com/the-search/ Questions for Churches How will we do it? Should we advertise? How many should we consider before making a selection? Why did our favorite candidate turn us down? What should we ask when we check…
The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation, by Jimm Herrington, Trisha Taylor, and R. Robert Creech, © 2003, 2020 by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor, and R. Robert Creech, Published by Baker Academic a division of Baker Publishing Group, P. O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287; ISBN 978-1-4934-2212-8 On the fifth…
It’s time to select more elders or deacons. We need more teachers. I see people who have all the qualities to serve well. When I approach some of them, they reply, “I don’t want to,” or to make it sound more scriptural they say, “I don’t have the desire.” Why do people I think need…