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Thank you for this, Corey. This time of solitude might be one of the most life-giving things we can do, but I find it's the first thing I let go.
I was challenged this past year by watching my children's daycare provider, Diane, each morning at drop off. Most mornings I'd find her sitting in the same chair with her Bible open. Worth noting, drop off is early in the morning and she was getting ready for a day of being needed by many little kids. She easily could have found other tasks more important, i.e. cleaning, emailing, etc. and yet I saw her prioritize time with God and time in silence. It was powerful for me, much like this blog. Thanks again!
Thanks for starting this discussion! I found the report incredibly helpful with keen observations (especially as it pertains to local churches wanting to see the impact of their ministry share contributions). I'm wondering if I understand your notation on the ministry shares correctly. When I read the report, I see that in 2017 the requested contribution was $37,937,501 and the actual contribution was $22,788,222. The numbers you mentioned are the effective vs actual ministry share rates ($339.48 vs $282.83). The effective ministry share rate as I understand is the rate adjusted for smaller churches as well as the Canadian/US exchange rate. Is that your understanding as well?
Thanks Mavis. Do the requests get emailed or added to a running doc? I believe I'm understanding that requests get emailed to the group. Nice that the secretary rounds these up under a heading. Thanks again!
Thanks Michele. Having the requests written down (whether in email or a bulletin) does seem to help keep them in front of us during the week. Thanks again!
A question came up on this topic and I was curious if you might know. The question from Ashley is as follows: So the only way to add any captions is to send it to someone to do? There isn't a software that has this capability?
Posted in: Decoding Missionary Newsletters
Helpful and interesting and honest. Thanks for sharing!
Posted in: Synod 2019 Top Tweet(s) - Monday, June 17
Hi Eric, thanks for the question. I'd recommend asking @crcbanner (on Twitter). I'm not sure if it's a single person or collaborative effort.
Posted in: "You're All Caught Up"
Thank you for this, Corey. This time of solitude might be one of the most life-giving things we can do, but I find it's the first thing I let go.
I was challenged this past year by watching my children's daycare provider, Diane, each morning at drop off. Most mornings I'd find her sitting in the same chair with her Bible open. Worth noting, drop off is early in the morning and she was getting ready for a day of being needed by many little kids. She easily could have found other tasks more important, i.e. cleaning, emailing, etc. and yet I saw her prioritize time with God and time in silence. It was powerful for me, much like this blog. Thanks again!
Posted in: Chaplains Training 2019 Recap
Thank you for sharing this recap! Loved getting a peak inside the event and found the idea of TEDx-style stories really neat.
Posted in: Let's Discuss "Reimagining Ministry Shares"
Thanks for starting this discussion! I found the report incredibly helpful with keen observations (especially as it pertains to local churches wanting to see the impact of their ministry share contributions). I'm wondering if I understand your notation on the ministry shares correctly. When I read the report, I see that in 2017 the requested contribution was $37,937,501 and the actual contribution was $22,788,222. The numbers you mentioned are the effective vs actual ministry share rates ($339.48 vs $282.83). The effective ministry share rate as I understand is the rate adjusted for smaller churches as well as the Canadian/US exchange rate. Is that your understanding as well?
Posted in: The Sin of Process?
"Process is good, but it is a sin to elevate it above dealing honestly with one another, and God's Word."
I find this to be a powerful reminder! Thanks for sharing.
Posted in: Life, Life, and More Life
YES and amen! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this. Nice to meet you through this blog, Sarah Joy! You truly are a joy.
PS I also love marine biology though science was never my strong suit. Keep your dreams alive!
Posted in: How Does Your Church Share Prayer Requests?
Thanks Mavis. Do the requests get emailed or added to a running doc? I believe I'm understanding that requests get emailed to the group. Nice that the secretary rounds these up under a heading.
Thanks again!
Posted in: How Does Your Church Share Prayer Requests?
Thanks Michele. Having the requests written down (whether in email or a bulletin) does seem to help keep them in front of us during the week. Thanks again!
Posted in: If You Don't Caption Videos, You're Missing Out Big Time
A question came up on this topic and I was curious if you might know. The question from Ashley is as follows: So the only way to add any captions is to send it to someone to do? There isn't a software that has this capability?
Posted in: How Does Your Church Share Prayer Requests?
Thanks Heather. How often do these care and prayer emails go out? Seems like a great system to care for each other. Thanks again!
Posted in: How Does Your Church Share Prayer Requests?
Thanks Tom. Agreed that no one complains and often the Holy Spirit works through these times of sharing. Thanks again!