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Quit Going to Church by Bob Hostetler: A Review
I was immediately intrigued when I was approached about writing a review on this book. The title, Quit Going to Church, caught my attention right away. I read another book a couple of years ago entitled Quitting Church, and wondered … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Hostetler, Book review, church, context, engaging, faith, leadership, Quit Going to Church, reevaluation
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New Beginnings
The year 2011 has been a year of transition for us. On January 1, 2012, we begin ministry at Community Pentecostal Church (CPC). So, it’s the beginning of a new year as well as a new season of ministry for … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Church, New Years, Uncategorized
Tagged 2012, church, Community Pentecostal Church, Happy New Year, new beginnings
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Going Deep by Gordon MacDonald: A Review
Several months ago I saw this book entitled Who Stole My Church? I looked at the title and assumed that it was written by a grumpy old-timer who couldn’t put up with changes in his church. Well, now I’m going … Continue reading
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Tagged Book review, books, church, deepening, Going Deep, Gordon MacDonald, intentional, leadership, mentoring
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Saying Goodbye
“Parting is such sweet sorrow,” William Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet. I must agree with him. We’ve said our share of goodbyes in the last few days and weeks. After living in Pickering for 20 years, and in our … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Pickering
Tagged church, community, friends, future, goodbye, parting is such sweet sorrow
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What Makes a Church?
I’ve been doing lots of thinking lately about the church. Specifically, I have been thinking about Community Pentecostal Church, where I will be pastor beginning in January. Many of my thoughts have centred on the building and surrounding property. As … Continue reading
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Tagged body of Christ, church, Community Pentecostal Church, culture, faith, ministry, the hope of the world
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Looking in the Rearview Mirror
I’ve taken some time in the past few days to reflect on past events, and consider where things have been heading. I must say that the past year has been challenging in many respects. After resigning from my previous ministry … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaverton, Cannington, celebration, church, Community Pentecostal Church, family, friends, past, pastor
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The Relevance of the Church
I had opportunity to ask questions of some church leaders a few days ago. One of the questions I asked was, “if I walked into a local store or restaurant and asked them about your church, what would the average … Continue reading
Seeking to (Re)Understand Truth 