Westserve

Another bite...

Well, after months of procrastination, this is the renewed look of Westserve. It’s lean and mean, which probably reflects something of where I’m at right now.

A bit of a catch up:
Our first year at Springwood is drawing to a close, and it’s been a mixed time. We love living here – who could not enjoy the Blue Mountains? I love the people at Factory Night Church – the congregation I pastor. The Sunday night meetings have a great vibe to them, and it’s been good to see positive changes in people and the group over this year.
But… I’m exhausted. I mean, I am really drained. Two or three of the main reasons:

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Good Friday Church

This is my first Easter at SWAC, and I was interested in how the most significant event in the Christian calendar would be celebrated…

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Encourage your preacher

Even though my son stole my thunder on this one, I’m going to post it.
Again, from Exiled Preacher, Ten Ways to Encourage Your Preacher:

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Problem People In Church

Every church has one or more of these people. It makes funny reading – in a seriously sad sort of way!

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Safe ministry and child friendly churches

Updated
At my church, we are working away at making our church a child safe and friendly place.
That sounds simple, but believe me, it’s not.

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National Church Life Survey - a waste of time?

Survey, Schmurvey! The NCLS is a waste of time and resources.

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Have your say on church and government

Want a chance to influence the Australian Democrats policies in areas that directly impact on Christian ministry? Read on…

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Church and music

No, this isn’t another rant about church music and issues of ‘worship’, emotion and whatever in church.
It’s just a chance to say how much I appreciated the music at church tonight…

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