How much is a $5 bill worth?
A $5 bill is only worth $5 because of the trust we have in the system and the people with whom we participate in that system. The same is true for the things we value in our churches and denominations.
What’s Disrupting Worship
The flashlight is just one of 27 business models disrupted by the iPhone. The church opens itself up to disruption when its primary focus becomes anything other than what truly makes it unique.
Concert Hall versus Music School
“What [people] need is a church to be less like a concert hall and more like a community music school. A concert hall, you come for great performances, and we’re great at that in the church- we preach, we do great music, we do it all. And our people are ‘audience’ all too often. Music schools also have great performances, but that’s not why you choose them. You choose them because you want to learn how to play.” – David Lose, on the Pulpit Fiction Podcast
Friendly Reminder: Honor All the Moms
As we approach Mothers Day, it is important that we in the church honor all the moms—not just the traditional picture of motherhood we are used to.
The Name They’re Here to Hear
We must connect the main point of the message with the people who are listening. If they don’t “hear their name,” by seeing how it affects them personally, they may find your sermon interesting, but it is less likely to be impactful.
The Preacher’s Responsibility
“In some ways, I really don’t feel responsible for what the people of my church believe, but I feel very responsible for what they hear.” – Nadia Bolz-Weber