A friend whom I have known for many years, Evelyn Bence has written a thoughtful article about an institution that we take for granted in the church, the pot luck dinner or supper. I highly recommend her posting. http://www.buildfaith.org/2015/10/21/why-church-potlucks-are-here-to-stay/ Evelyn is an accomplished author with a recent book called Room at My Table: Preparing Heart…
Tag: hospitality
How do we minister to new attenders?
Here is a thoughtful article that forces us to be real about how we think as a church family. It forces us to examine our motivation for outreach. It guides us toward seeking to genuinely minister to the needs of newcomers as opposed to hoping they can meet our needs. https://achurchforstarvingartists.wordpress.com/2015/02/19/when-churches-want-a-pastor-who-can-bring-in-young-families/