New bishops often seek general advice about their calling, and I frequently hear from them. One of the primary risks these leaders face is being overwhelmed by the administrative demands that come with the position. It’s common for a new bishop to find himself...
Are Sunday worship services working? That is the question I’ve been exploring over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 6, and for context, you can find a summary of each meeting purpose from the General Handbook at the end of this message. As I was preparing...
Are Sunday worship services working? That’s the question I’ve been exploring over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 5 and for context you can find a summary of each meeting purpose at the end of this message. In this message I’d like to consider how we can...
Are Sunday worship services working? This is the question I’d like to explore over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 4. Last week I discussed the crucial need for church services to stimulate friendship. If we are not connecting our hearts together as a...
Are Sunday worship services working? That is the question I’d like to explore over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 3 and I will share the same introduction as before to stay in context. Obviously, the ordinance of the sacrament is paramount during...
Are Sunday worship services working? That is the question I’d like to explore over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 2 and I will share the same introduction as before to stay in context. Obviously, the ordinance of the sacrament is paramount during...
Are Sunday worship services working? That is the question I’d like to explore over a series of newsletter messages. Yeah, I get it: the ordinance of the sacrament is paramount during worship services, but that is only 10-15 minutes of the meeting schedule. What about...
I received this text recently: A friend told me today that her family has decided to leave the church. She wants to meet with me tomorrow. Any suggestions or recommendations on how to prepare myself to hear her story? This is one of a few messages I have received...
