by Barry Howard | Aug 7, 2020 | staffing
Long before we had ever heard of COVID-19, a paradigm shift was underway in the church. Although the pandemic did not trigger the paradigm shift, it certainly seems to be expediting the process. This paradigm shift will impact almost every facet of ministry, including...
by Barry Howard | Apr 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Church looks and feels very different right now. For the past six to seven weeks, as a proactive expression of love for our people and our communities, most of our churches have been gathering online for worship, Bible study, and committee meetings rather than...
by Barry Howard | Apr 7, 2020 | Self-Care
If it feels like your emotions are “all over the map” during these days of sequester and “physical distancing,” you are not alone. In addition to altering our schedules and delaying many of our plans, the closures and life interruptions will likely disrupt our sense...
by Barry Howard | Jan 21, 2020 | pastor search process
The process of searching for a new pastor is one of the most crucial and important seasons in the life of a church. During this season, there is often grief over the resignation or retirement of the previous pastor, and there is both excitement and anxiety...
by Barry Howard | Dec 24, 2019 | worship
At most of the churches I have served, the annual Christmas Eve service is a treasured gathering in the life of the church. And it is usually a well-attended service, second only to the worship service on Easter Sunday.In our church family’s tradition, the Christmas...
