Google Hangouts As A Ministry Tool

Google Hangouts As A Ministry Tool

Technology offers us stunning reach out into the community and world. But, it’s often overwhelming because tech changes faster than a sprinter runs at the Olympics. But if we want our churches to grow and the newest generations to join us in faith community, we...

Ministry to the Disabled

  So your church is considering a ministry to the disabled. As the baby boomers reach their senior years, more people need specialized ministry than ever before. But how is disability defined? I could be a poster child for the term. I live in a nursing home, use...
Protecting Yourself From the Crazies

Protecting Yourself From the Crazies

  It is something we deal with as pastors, something we talk about behind the scenes, but it is rarely addressed out in the open. Yet, in the open or not, we must deal with the crazies. I’m not using that term to disparage the mentally ill. Rather,...
Real Relationships in a Virtual World

Real Relationships in a Virtual World

As I sit, enjoying my mocha latte at a local coffee house, I watch the crowds of people mingle in various associations. They are engaged in numerous conversations as they sit opposite one another and fill the atmosphere with language and laughter, enjoying the respite...
Q&A With Pastor Bob Sanford

Q&A With Pastor Bob Sanford

What is your job title outside of church?  VP and Associate Publisher, Bible Group, HarperCollins Christian Publishers What is your title in the church?  Associate Pastor, St. Ignatius Christian Orthodox Church How far in advance to you prepare for services?   I begin...