George Bullard of The Columbia Partnership has a wonderful post today about visioning — or imagining — the future of a church or an organization. I love the way this quote emphasizes how we can imagine — and even create — a new reality:
What they think is far away may actually be [...]
I have posted yesterday’s sermon on my sermon blog. It’s the third in my Easter series of sermons — based on John 10:1-10 — and entitled “An Easter Church Follows The Leader”.
Here’s a portion of it:
A popular idea – or popular trend — these days is having a “personal trainer” – or a [...]
In my sermon today I mentioned a Bible Study tool I use that I call a Biblical Application Sheet — or a Biblical SPECTACLES sheet. It’s a great resource for using in personal Bible Study or Small Group Bible Study.
I have posted a copy of it on Hopewell’s web site. View [...]
I have posted today’s sermon on my sermon blog. It’s the second in my Easter series of sermons on “An Easter Church” — based on Luke 24:13-35 and entitled “An Easter Church Is On Fire”!
Here’s a portion of it:
Friends – one of the marks of an “Easter Church” – a Church that is [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
