Paradigm Shifts for Churches in 2022 and Beyond–Part 5
Introduction We have been discussing paradigm shifts for church ministry. You can go here to see the first article in the series, talking about eight important shifts for churches to survive this year and beyond. Today we discuss a fifth shift in church culture that must happen for ministries to thrive: a shift from a […]
Paradigm Shifts for Churches in 2022 and Beyond–Part 4
Introduction We are continuing in our series on the topic of paradigm shifts for churches in 2022 and beyond. You can go here to see the first article in the series. Today we discuss a fourth paradigm shift that I believe needs to happen for churches to move forward: a shift from a country club […]
Paradigm Shifts for Churches in 2022 and Beyond–Part 3
Introduction As we continue our discussion on changes in church culture, another crucial paradigm shift for churches to thrive is a shift from a consumer culture to a discipleship culture. Churches with members who want what they want are destined to die if they do not change. Churches with members who prioritize ministering to other […]
Paradigm Shifts for Churches in 2022 and Beyond Part 2
Introduction We have been discussing shifts that need to take place for churches to move forward in the next year and beyond. In our first article, we discussed eight different paradigm shifts which are important for churches to practice. Last week we mentioned the shift from “looking in” to a culture that is “looking out.” […]
Paradigm Shifts for Churches in 2022 and Beyond–Introduction
Introduction The time we live in—this current period in church history, is a difficult one. This episode has been dubbed by several as “the great resignation,” due to all the pastors and men in church ministry who have resigned or have been forced to resign from their position in Christian service. Considering all of the […]
Problems, Pain, and Perseverance
Introduction Do you ever get tired in your spiritual life? Sometimes we can be prone to weariness in serving God or doing what’s right. Life can be difficult, and the burdens of this world can wear upon our souls. But Galatians 6:9 reminds us: “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time […]
Book Review–The Doctrine and Administration of the Church
The Doctrine and Administration of The Church Book Review Recently I read the book The Doctrine and Administration of the Church by Paul R. Jackson. While I had never heard of this book previously, it was recommended to me as a standard text on the topic of church polity. Therefore, I decided to read through […]
Spiritual Barrenness
Introduction We are at the time of year when our Minnesota landscape begins to change. Plants lose their color, grass ceases to grow, and in keeping with the name of the season–fall, leaves float to the ground from their location on tree branches. In many senses, our countryside is beginning to look barren. Soon the […]
Ministry Faithfulness
Introduction I have been thinking about finishing well. As I study through the end of II Timothy and prepare for closing out my current sermon series on this book, I am struck at Paul’s faithfulness. Even throughout his last days, he never stopped ministering. In II Timothy 4, while sitting in prison, the Apostle Paul […]
