by Karl Fickling | Jul 8, 2020 | Leadership, Worship
Right now, we are in a time when mistrust could explode in our churches. We’ve been managing “re-gathering” phases, and I’ve noticed some common issues. While most churches have not opened yet in America, and the virus tallies are going the wrong way all over America,...
by Karl Fickling | Apr 13, 2020 | Ministry, Worship
Last month, I had no idea what was about to break loose. Did you? Since then, I’ve heard words of compassion and advice from EVERYBODY, including restaurants, schools, online periodicals, churches, pastors, and many others. I even heard from The Onion. Everyone seems...
by Greg Tomlin | Mar 16, 2020 | Carroll Community, Theology, Worship
The parking lot of our local Sam’s Club—cars darting in and out—looked like the inner workings of the ant colony my class had in the third grade. The inside of the store looked more like the ant colony after Billy knocked it off the book case. One second of freefall...
by Wade Berry | Oct 8, 2019 | Worship
The last time that we gathered together, we began a discussion of unhelpful trends in contemporary worship and how we might address them. I urged those of us who lead contemporary worship to help their congregations cherish the musical and theological heritage of the...
by Wade Berry | Sep 24, 2019 | Worship
Over the last few weeks, we have talked a little bit about how we all might prepare to engage in worship, to receive the preaching of God’s Word, and to serve our Lord. This week, I want us to return to the issue of worship. As long-time readers of this blog know, I...
by Wade Berry | Aug 20, 2019 | Uncategorized, Worship
Last week, we discussed how we can prepare for worship. We said that the effective worshiper will engage in the daily tasks of cultivating self-awareness and of focusing on God, and we said that the effective worshiper will offer her or his worship as part of a life...
