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One Evangelical’s Response to the COVID-19 Vaccine

The following post was written originally in May of 2021. Trust the science.  You hear that a lot today.  Typically it comes from those wanting to silence any questions about COVID-19 in general, masks in particular, and now the vaccine being pushed upon, well, everyone.  One group, in particular, is being singled out as a major roadblock towards the...


Are Tribal Temptations Guiding You?

The following post was written by my friend Dr. Jason Bunger, the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Dayton, OH. It was originally posted at his blog site, httpss://hopeindayton.org/are-tribal-temptations-guiding-you/Are Tribal Temptations Guiding You?Perhaps nothing is as socially destructive and emotionally nauseating as partisan politics. We hear it said and we are tempted to believe that...


4 Core Values Your Church Must Address in our Secular Society

Many churches are battling declining memberships and are being challenged in their ability to have a significant impact. How can the Church go on the offensive to defend its significance and face an increasingly secular society?


Five Disruptive Changes that the Local Church Must Embrace or Die

The following post was written by Dr. Jason Bunger the Lead Pastor at Hope Church in Dayton, OH. He wrote this on January 5, 2020. Yet it still rings true! This week's guest post is entitled, Five Disruptive Changes that the Local Church Must Embrace or DieBy Dr. Jason BungerWe live in an age when it seems...


Churches: Get Your Defense Off the Field!

The following guest post is written by Rev. Shane L. Bishop is the Sr. Pastor of Christ Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois Churches: Get Your Defense Off the Field!COVID is like a football offense we can’t get off the field and our defense has become exhausted. Regardless of your opinion on COVID, your thoughts on how to shut down COVID or...


The Ice Cube is Microwaving

The following post is written by my friend Chris Ritter the Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church Geneseo, IL.

The Ice Cube is Microwaving

A global pandemic is providing an unscheduled stop-over on the road to the United Methodist disunification. Even without a fifteen-month delay in General Conference, divorce was never going to be quick, simple, painless,...


Church Leaders: How to Master the Pivot

We live and work in a world that is full of uncertainty and disruption. Church leaders are also affected. Learn how to master the pivot for your mission.


Moving Toward Racial Reconciliation

This post is essentially the first of what I am calling The Coaches Round Table. I want to create a platform for others to post their thoughts about not only generosity but other issues impacting the Church today. The following post was written by my friend Dr. Jason Bunger the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Dayton, OHMoving...


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