Rev Bill

I just read a great article that helps identify whether an idea for ministry is a “good idea” or a “God idea.”
Here are some of the criteria for deciding whether or not an idea is “good” or “of God”:
1. Where did the idea originate?
2. Where’s the fiath?
3. Can I live without [...]

Here is a story about a pastor who spent thousands of dollars that belonged to his church — then sold property that actually belonged to the church and pocketed the money.
He’s been locked out of the church — but still preaches.
I guess my question is — why do they let him continue [...]

That’s Rick Warren on the cover of Time Magazine this week.
I found the article about him to be a great read — informative — and while not really “pro Rick Warren”, it was not “anti Rick Warren” either — just a good article about his influence on America.
I [...]

Someone once said that the 11:00 hour on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in America. I believe it — it is rare to find a church that truly includes folks from different races.

This report from CNN shows that the national media is on to this also.
My question is — what [...]

I just finished eating left over pizza for lunch while listening to a great podcast from Decently And In Order about topics such as clergy burnout, change in churches, and other great topics. The conversation includes folks like Bruce Reyes - Chow, moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Carrol Howard Merritt of Tribal [...]