How long has your (senior) pastor served your church? Or how long have you served if a pastor?
Longevity of ministry has often been a topic for discussion and research. Yet, I think, few studies have been done that focus exclusively on a bunch like SI, conservative evangelicals and fundamentalists.
If you serve as the lead/main/senior/only pastor at your church, answer the question about yourself. Otherwise, answer the question about the church you are now attending.
My suspicion is that we have a good level of longevity. We’ll find out!
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What would you do if a "pot" store opened up next to your church?
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“A church congregation that is just feet from Seattle’s second pot store took to the streets Sunday to protest its opening.” Too close for comfort.
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Why I Pour!
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"Apt to teach"
Hi everyone-
I was talking with a friend a few weeks ago about the elder position, and we started discussing I Timothy 3, where the qualification is ‘able to teach’. I have no doubt that the desire to teach is there for someone who should be an elder, but the effectiveness is what we kicked around. If someone loves to teach, is great in small groups, but can’t get out of his way in a pulpit (for whatever reason) when he’s called on to preach…is he still qualified?
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National Council of Churches Restructured. Will It Matter?
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“Winkler has been busy leading the newly restructured organization and re-engaging leaders from NCC member communions in the council’s work.” RNS
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