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
BRINGING ORDER FROM THE CHAOS, Sun. 2.6
Calling forth the sorters and organizers among us. Calling forth those wishing to pretend they are sorters and organizers. Looking for a productive way to release some stress? Feeling the need to bring a little order in the chaos? Have we got an opportunity for you! 1. THIS SUNDAY, FEB 6, a handful of folks … Continue reading BRINGING ORDER FROM THE CHAOS, Sun. 2.6
Letter to Church from Cindy Hutchinson from ExCELL
_______________________________________________________________________________ January 30, 2022 Dear Church Family, My heart is full these days- feelings of gratitude and hope for the future. I have been so very grateful for the opportunity to bring ExCELL to Tabernacle to build a new home base for our non-profit. I thought it might be a good … Continue reading Letter to Church from Cindy Hutchinson from ExCELL
Add Your Rock to the Road……….
As I mentioned in the invitation time at the close of worship on Jan. 23, I see worship as a time where Christians gather to rejoice, remember and recharge. Each day brings new challenges to life and new difficulties that make it a bit more difficult to see where God is working all around and … Continue reading Add Your Rock to the Road……….
We’re Expecting Company and could really use some help in some practical “once and done” projects…….
We're anticipating a wonderful season of re-connection and welcome. Now is the time to get ready for company. TECHIES Reset a wifi enable deadbolt and connect to TBC wifi.Deadline - February 15 PEOPLE THAT LOVE SORTING AND MATCHING OFFICE SUPPLIES AND/OR ORGANIZING CABINETS It’s well past time for us to pull everything out of … Continue reading We’re Expecting Company and could really use some help in some practical “once and done” projects…….