PreacherLanny

Following is a version of an online study that I receive every week. I commend it to you for reflection.
From The Wired Word for August 22, 2010
In the News
Revealing an interesting dichotomy, an opinion poll conducted by Fox News last week found that while a majority of American voters surveyed think the Islamic group that [...]

This seemed like good Monday advice for believers: Jesus said, 
"Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you [...]

I often meditate on what churches need to do to become more attractive to the community. In a dramatic gesture, one church appealed to their neighbor’s “desire to acquire.” I can certainly see the draw but I’m feeling squeamish about the methods. What do you think?

A large church in Texas found a method to boost [...]

This is a picture of a bunch of cut nails I’m going to share with the church at our Good Friday service as part of an “experiential” lesson on the cross.

When I took the nails out of the box, I noticed that there was a gunky, greasy film all over them. “Can’t have that!” [...]

I really like Wondermark. You should check it out.

Did you friend your mom? I did.

Me ‘n Arlo – We see the world the same way.

At my church I do the traditional pastor-stands-at-the-door-to-greet-everyone at the end of the service. When I came to GBCC, I noticed that the sanctuary tended to clear out pretty quickly. Within 15-20 minutes of the end of the service I was almost the last one left in the whole building.
Over the past year or so [...]

Yep. That’s right. It’s time to throw down for the title of “Chili Master.” In honor of the day, here’s some chili humor:

Come on down to the Great Bridge Church and check it out!

Given our focus on Stewardship for the next month, I found this Bible Study to be a perfect addition. It’s rather long. I suggest you print it out and meditate over it for a while!
New Law Aims to Protect Credit Card Users
The Wired Word for March 14, 2010
In the News
On February 22, nine months after [...]

We had a lively discussion in our Men’s Leadership Meeting last Tuesday night about attracting and keeping visitors. It is my belief that we would be significantly larger in membership if we could simply turn our one-time visitors into “repeaters.”
Many factors play into how well churches do at welcoming visitors and helping them decide to [...]