tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post504811311888032981..comments2023-08-02T04:54:09.160-04:00Comments on Scattered Stones: What does ministry in the Church look like in 2010?.....A Stone Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03763530057889661436noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-4576585196219726992010-01-28T21:28:10.077-05:002010-01-28T21:28:10.077-05:00I wish I knew what to say to this. The only thing...I wish I knew what to say to this. The only thing I know for certain is that you have been a VERY positive role model and leader in Christ for my daughter. (and me too!) For that I am most grateful.Kendrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377913681004889965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-37763825278791146952010-01-25T21:39:37.301-05:002010-01-25T21:39:37.301-05:00I would have to say I like the idea of filling our...I would have to say I like the idea of filling our childrens lives with church activities when they are young. The Kingdom Cove program is excellent! Youth programs are excellent! I am noticing some of our teenagers are drifting from the church family, so having that early teaching and good foundation will see them through those trying years. I really would like to encourage children who are strong in their faith and knowledge of God to still attend all these different programs so that they can be encouragement and good examples for other kids, kids learn from other kids as well as their teachers. So I encourage you,Kim, to stay focused on the reason you are in the position that you are. Yes we care and we see that you do too. Why would you let the thing you hate(the book of church order) take away your joy? Take care,PattyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-53447382091340688052010-01-25T19:01:42.291-05:002010-01-25T19:01:42.291-05:00A brand new article from The Barna Group... "...A brand new article from The Barna Group... "The Economy’s Impact on Churches: How Churches Have Adapted" <br /><br />http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/18-congregations/334-the-economys-impact-on-churches-part-2-of-3-how-churches-have-adapted<br /><br />Take a peek! Blessings, e-MomSusannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-13832472640102759002010-01-23T12:53:25.316-05:002010-01-23T12:53:25.316-05:00This is really food for thought and I understand e...This is really food for thought and I understand exactly what you mean. I once went through a similar time and I suddenly just decided to 'Stop'. I stopped going to mid-week meetings and all the rest and just got with God. It felt very strange at first but I experienced a wonderful growth in my relationship with God because it was just Him and me. It really helped me to seek His face and not His hands and it was wonderful. Not everyone can just 'stop'. <br />I pray that you will find your answers. <br />Bless youCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668221117907270667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-77977656495345354422010-01-22T12:25:52.715-05:002010-01-22T12:25:52.715-05:00I completely agree with what Mari said! I do thin...I completely agree with what Mari said! I do think sometimes there are too many programs at church.<br />We had the year of the family awhile back and I think now that totally got pushed to the side and we're right back at program after program.<br /><br />Just my 2 cents!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350979855715095268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-82335899984909302742010-01-20T17:01:15.178-05:002010-01-20T17:01:15.178-05:00I forgot. I know that the church needs to have p...I forgot. I know that the church needs to have policies to do things correctly, but the BCO drives me crazy sometimes too!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-6492945225856641442010-01-20T16:59:49.863-05:002010-01-20T16:59:49.863-05:00Yes.
Are we too busy? yes
Do we do things because ...Yes.<br />Are we too busy? yes<br />Do we do things because we've always done them? yes<br />Would our kids be ok if one or two programs were dropped? yes<br />Do people care? Yes<br /><br />I think there are several things going on here. I think we are way too busy, and I include myself in that. I look back at my childhood and don't remember my parents having so many things to do in the evening. In the next few months I will consistently have church events twice a week, and once a month, three times a week. When you add other things, it makes a busy schedule. They are all good, but sometimes too much. <br />Then - don't even get me started on how busy kids are. Sports can be all a family has time for, but there are also music lessons and other things added in.<br />I also think our churches don't have much difficulty in adding programs, but they don't often stop them, and then we feel we need to be there, but in reality it might be better to be home together.<br />Then there is the issue of getting help. Because there are so many programs and events, there is lots of help needed. People are tired and as I said before - they are busy and it's hard getting help. I have a hard time just getting people to help with the prayer ministry and that's a pretty small time commitment.<br />I think most people do care, but I think we do need to evaluate how much we have going on. Maybe less could equal more in the long run.<br />This is very interesting and I hope you get a lot of responses!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-33744963987731884872010-01-20T16:39:35.705-05:002010-01-20T16:39:35.705-05:00One more thought. Are you noticing a decline in ti...One more thought. Are you noticing a decline in tithes/contributions, due to the recession? Is that hurting your ministry effectiveness?<br /><br />Also, I'm not sure what your denomination is, but Barna Research has some interesting stats/info on the recession, plus the decline and growth of mainline churches vs. megachurches, house churches etc.<br /><br />Take a look: http://www.barna.org/<br /><br />God is certainly in control, through it all. :~DSusannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-79976158804387985122010-01-20T15:37:20.060-05:002010-01-20T15:37:20.060-05:00I hear you! Tough decisions... times they are a ch...I hear you! Tough decisions... times they are a changin'<br /><br />((Hugs))Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-86380750935838439022010-01-20T14:52:50.798-05:002010-01-20T14:52:50.798-05:00Great post Kim! I have thought these things so mu...Great post Kim! I have thought these things so much. I HATE the BCO. I cannot stand the thought that people put so much faith in it and not put their faith in what Christ wants for His body. I hate that people put so much faith in their denominations. There were no denominations in the early church and there shouldn't be now. They would just gather together to Praise their Lord and Savior, e do that now at church and it is awesome BUT then they think they have to do business too. There, now I have said my piece too!Nate and Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17277644129802578448noreply@blogger.com