Tag Archives: Church

Biblical Separation: When have we gone too far?

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Tim Farley

This is going to be a controversial post.  Some of you will wonder why it is controversial.  The topic itself does not seem to be that big of a deal.  However, I serve as a pastor in a fellowship of … Continue reading →

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Does college cause students to lose their faith?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have been reading and enjoying Sam Rainer’s blog for the last month or so.  Sam is co-author of Essential Church?, which I have blogged about previously (here and here). In his latest blog entry, Rainer discusses the impact of … Continue reading →

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Should churches evaluate pastors and ministries?

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Tim Farley

Businesses do it annually.  Some may even do it more often.  But is it appropriate for a church to evaluate its current ministries and staff? After all, the church is not a business.  What would the evaluation criteria be?  Members?  Attendance?  … Continue reading →

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Why we do the things we do – VBS Edition

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Tim Farley

VBS (Vacation Bible School) is in full force at my church.  It has been a busy week.  I was thinking to myself Monday as I was finishing up some final preparation: “Why do we do this?”  I mean, if you have … Continue reading →

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Are You Too Ashamed to Ask?

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have been blogging about church issues lately, especially in relation to why people leave the church between the ages of 16 to 22 and how we can stop the trend. During one of the previous discussions on this site, … Continue reading →

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How do you know when your church is struggling?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Tim Farley

Sam Rainer, co-author of Essential Church?, has written an article for Outreach.  In the article, Rainer discusses signs that point to a struggling local church.  Here is what he writes: Over 90% of churches are declining or growing less than … Continue reading →

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For the Philosophers…

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Tim Farley

Check out the video below.  I found it on the Don’t Stop Believing blog of Mike Wittmer.  If you enjoy philosophy, you will enjoy this.

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Do Patriotic Songs Belong in Church Worship Services?

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Tim Farley

The 4th of July holiday is quickly approaching.  For many of us, that means picnics, fireworks and looking forward to singing some great patriotic songs in church on Sunday morning. Does your church do this?  If so, you may also repeat … Continue reading →

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Would you leave your church because of the music?

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Tim Farley

I am still reading through Essential Church?, which I have posted on previously.  In the book, the authors say that despite the attention that worship style gets, people do not tend to leave (or stay) based on music.  If the authors are … Continue reading →

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Are Americans Exploring New Ways of Experiencing God?

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Tim Farley

How do you experience God?  According to the Barna Group, Americans’ attitudes towards this area of their lives are changing.  In a poll of over 1000 people, here is what the data shows that people think about their faith: ∆ … Continue reading →

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