The next 1,000 years of Christianity
How would you engage differently if you had a long-term view of the church’s existence in society? Obviously, God does not view time like we humans do. (2 Peter 3:8 - “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.”) If Jesus doesn’t return tomorrow, then what might be the scenario for the next 1,000 years of Christianity? This video presentation is not intended to challenge your eschatology. It IS intended to provoke conversation/engagement in preparing the church for change and a long-term perspective. As the wisd

5 Critical Questions
Discover where you church, school, or organization will be in five years. While taking a class from Dr. Russell Burrill at seminary, Pastor Chris Massengill (with churches in Cartersville and Adairsville, GA.) picked up these five questions which he says have been invaluable to him in leading his church to discover what they want their future to be: 1. W

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Getting Along With the Saints
Take a second look at Matthew 18. You won't believe WHO Jesus makes responsible for initiating this reconciliation process. And, His directives as to HOW and reasons WHY this process is to take place are equally as shocking to the human point of view.Like alway

Church: What do we need to retain....and what do we need to change?
About five years ago, Robert Quinn's book, Deep Change, captured my interest as an exploration of transformation. Now, my friend Alex Bryan, Senior Pastor of the Wall Walla Univeristy Church, has introduced me to Deep Church, by Richard Mouw. Catch Alex's review and recommendation of the book in this video.