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Spaces of Belonging
Joseph Myers in The Search to Belong, with the help of sociologist Edward T. Hall, identifies four kinds of spaces in which we find a sense of belonging. DISCIPLESHIP HAPPENS IN ALL FOUR OF THESE SPACES. Each intentional space has a unique purpose and set of expectations. Our goal is to prompt each one of … Continue reading Spaces of Belonging
Discipleship Pathways
“What would the church look like if everyone in the church used their God-given gifts and talents to equip the rest of the church in such a way that the entire church became more like Jesus?” For if the whole church looked and lived more like Jesus, how much more would our neighborhoods and cities … Continue reading Discipleship Pathways
Graveside Service for Margaret Anne (Fulks) Alcorn
We continue to lift up Eloise, Massie, and the entire Fulks family, as they grieve Margaret Anne's death and celebrate her homecoming. Alcorn, Margaret Anne Fulks, 66, of Boise, ID, formerly of Richmond. VA, joined her beloved ancestors and her Heavenly Father on August 4, 2022. She was the third child of Melvin Earl Fulks, … Continue reading Graveside Service for Margaret Anne (Fulks) Alcorn
Part Four: The promised specifics.
Before I get into the specifics, I want to acknowledge that the majority of the Deacon’s job description was just parsed out to the entire congregation: If we were to actually embrace “Priesthood of all believers”, the deacons cannot be identified as “the spiritual leaders of the church”. If we assume Jesus’ mandate in John … Continue reading Part Four: The promised specifics.
Part Three: Then how will we equip, coordinate and send?
"We practice what we preach and then we practice some more." We help each other overcome our addiction to control and contempt, through deeper forms of relationship building. Work to develop a culture that invites vulnerable sharing in appropriate spaces and foster a deeper culture of care through awareness of those outside of our familiar … Continue reading Part Three: Then how will we equip, coordinate and send?
Part Two : Priesthood of all believers is not the same things as democracy.
Still walking! Well done. In part two, I’m going to make a case that our leadership conundrum isn’t as simple as it seems….Let’s get to it. Baptists are freedom people: Soul freedomBible FreedomChurch Freedomand Religious Freedom. I want to focus specifically on Soul Freedom here (aka Priesthood of ALL Believers). As Baptist, we believe that … Continue reading Part Two : Priesthood of all believers is not the same things as democracy.
Part One: Good News. Bad news? Great News!
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”- John 13:34-35, The Message Paraphrase Ok, we want to talk about Deacon Ministry, right? Here’s the thing, our Deacon Board … Continue reading Part One: Good News. Bad news? Great News!
Rebooting Deacon Ministry: An Introduction
Ring the bell. Honk the horn. Start your engines. It’s time for our congregation to take immediate steps in the re-introduction of Deacon Ministry. It’s essential to remember that we’re rebuilding structure, which requires a great deal of intentionality. The urgency we’re all feeling is good; it’s healthy and timely. I have every reason to believe … Continue reading Rebooting Deacon Ministry: An Introduction
CHRISTMAS IN FEB!, Mon. 2.7.22
MONDAY, FEB 7: ANYTIME DURING WORKDAY BUT WAIT….THERE'S MORE Bob and Anita R., two of our most gifted organizers, will determine…. WORK ROOM + STORAGE CLOSET Which items need to be placed into which storage containers and which shelf/cabinet those containers should be placed upon. Doesn’t sound like much fun to most of us. However, … Continue reading CHRISTMAS IN FEB!, Mon. 2.7.22