I wanted to offer a quick apology to my readers and guests. You may have heard that I have taken an appointment as the Pastor at Bucklin & Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches. This Saturday is MOVING DAY!! So I'm taking this week, and possibly next week off from the blog, but I'll be back … Continue reading Moving!

This image explains an important cultural shift. It used to be that young people lived closely to the "just do it" Nike slogan, but today, those in my generation and younger will almost always "Google it" first. Is your church Google-able? Have you tried searching for your church online? What comes up? When you enter … Continue reading Be Google-able

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me..." Matthew 25:35 One concern all churches share is how we welcome guests. Even in churches that haven't seen regular visitors, we should be prepared to do this well. … Continue reading Welcome