There is a fairly widespread approach that wants to welcome people into church life before the have actually committed in membership to the church. Some
church members
Bring it before the church
I am a firm believer that if you have nothing to hide, you will have no problem bringing things before your church. Openness and transparency
What do you look for when admitting new members?
We’ve had a number of applications for baptism and membership lately (in our church, these are one and the same, the former only being waived
What is the worst that could happen? Not receiving your eternal asylum
In light of the recent Iranian elections, I was reminded of this old post and thought I would repost it today. What’s the worst thing
When the church is beautiful
Church is taking a bit of a battering at the minute. I suspect church members’ meetings aren’t usually the go-to antidote to that either. Most
In defence of acquaintances and casual friendship for community
For many years, I remembering bemoaning the fact that I didn’t feel I had many friends. No doubt some of you think, what a shocker!