Welcome to the End of the Week Weekly Nerd!
On the Blog: Check out my thoughts on information versus intelligence in my article Knowledge Versus Knowing
Top Read:
Why Churches Should Excommunicate Longstanding Non-Attenders
This is an excellent article that I’m sure would stir up some conversation if someone posted on their church website, Facebook page, or *gasp* applied this Biblical practice within their church! So, what do you think of doing something like this?
Developing a Culture of Prayer in Your Church
“Much more could be said about developing a culture of prayer in a church. For now, I close with two thoughts. One, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In other words, building a culture of prayer is not a temporary strategy- it’s the thermostat of the church that climatizes everything we do.”
Church Splits
“When a church splits, many people are inevitably hurt by sinful attitudes and actions. On such occasions, we must remember that our Master knows what this is like and has shown us how to respond (1 Peter 2:19–25). As those who have been forgiven, we must forgive. As those who may have participated in sin, we must repent, remembering that this is precisely why Jesus died.”
Making Your Pastor’s Job a Joy
Making your pastor’s job a joy really is not that hard, but it does take intentionality and effort. Yes, October is pastor appreciation month, but don’t make it just about that. Be an active, Christ-like member of your church; doing this will bring joy to your pastor and his calling.
Train Them Up in Jesus: The One-Verse-Vision for Dads
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4
