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Sermon Introduction Ideas, by David Calvin
Nothing is easier than introducing people. “John, I would like you to meet Linda. Linda is the church secretary. She’s the reason this place sails as smoothly as it does!” If Linda was your sermon, imagine the groundwork you would have laid for your sermon. You introduced Linda, her role, and brought her main talent into focus. You also provided an image: she is the captain at the helm of the ship, which is the local church. Click to continue
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Returning Ministry to the Members, by David Calvin
A person once said to me, "Whether you like it or not, the Churches of Christ have a pastor system." Although we jump through hoops to deny it, there is no getting over the fact that many "preachers" in the Churches of Christ approach ministry on the "clergy-laity" model. Why it is this way is not hard to understand: Preachers are hired to become clergy. The elders expect it, the deacons expect it, the members expect it. The preacher ministers and the members are the recipients of his ministry.
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Returning Ministry to the Members, by David Calvin
A person once said to me, "Whether you like it or not, the Churches of Christ have a pastor system." Although we jump through hoops to deny it, there is no getting over the fact that many "preachers" in the Churches of Christ approach ministry on the "clergy-laity" model. Why it is this way is not hard to understand: Preachers are hired to become clergy. The elders expect it, the deacons expect it, the members expect it. The preacher ministers and the members are the recipients of his ministry.
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Gift-Based Ministry - Your Gift, Your Style, Your Passion.
Discussion - Booklets - Multimedia - Gift, Style, and Passion Assessment
by David Calvin
Brochures Available in the Foyer
Discussion - Booklets - Multimedia - Gift, Style, and Passion Assessment
by David Calvin
Brochures Available in the Foyer
Cedar Lane Church of Christ Class, Sept. - Nov., 2010!!!