NCLL warns churches to seek a safer VBS

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“[T]o protect churches from litigation…NCLL suggests churches ensure they are organized for VBS, and examine their facilities and grounds for dangers accidents and or injuries. NCLL also suggests that churches use qualified workers and require them to read and sign paperwork on policies and procedures.” OneNewsNow

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A Pastor Again!

TylerR

Today, I was voted in as a pastor at Sleater Kinney Road Baptist Church (“SKRBC”) in Olympia, WA. This is a GARBC church, affiliated with the Baptist Network Northwest. The church is now a dual-elder church. I remain bi-vocational , stay at my job and keep my salary and associated benefits, and the other pastor is a retired missionary who already has a steady retirement income. I am quite excited to embark on this adventure with my fellow pastor.

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Theology Thursday - J.C. Ryle on Preaching

TylerR

In 1882, J.C. Ryle published a little booklet entitled Simplicity in Preaching. In this excerpt, he makes some introductory remarks to preachers about how to preach clear and accurate sermons:1

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Thus Sayeth the Pastor: The Nature and Limits of Pastoral Authority

Jim

“Heavy-handed, cult-like leaders abound in churches today. They are in both small and large churches. Micromanagers of the flock and power tripping elder boards are not confined to slick, corporate mega-churches. Pastoral authority has been abused and has overreached its God-given boundaries. The top-down leadership, CEO mentality, bullying, and intimidating are not Jesus’ style of leadership.

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Does your church's main service usually include at least one hymn or vintage Gospel song?

Ed Vasicek

Many churches doe not have hymnals, and many rarely (if ever) sing hymns.

Other church continue to sing mostly hymns.

I am not asking you what you prefer, but the poll question refers to the church you attend. You are encouraged to comment about your preferences.

The subject is about congregational singing, not special music, offertories, etc.

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Does your church’s main service usually include at least one hymn or vintage Gospel song?

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