Some things must be delegated to volunteers, and as soon as possible additional pastoral (and administrative) staff should be brought onto the team. Jesus demonstrated this process when he began sending his disciples out in pairs to preach and pray for the sick (Matthew 10:1-5). Quick though...
When it comes to a personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ, many Catholic communities have taken a pastoral approach that assumes the sacraments will simply ‘take care of it’ and that is simply not true. We have neglected our duty to awaken in each person that active and personal...
One of the real joys of my pastoral vocation is that reading and learning is an ongoing part of my weekly “work.” At a bare minimum I am reading commentaries on the sermon text for the upcoming Sunday. When possible I am also doing some reading and research for upcoming sermons and se...
Welcome to Lynchburg City Church! We are a church in Lynchburg, Virginia. At LCC you will encounter authentic worship, passionate, expository preaching, and a community of believers committed to living together on mission to make disciples of Jesus. "Th
Offer intentional training and equipping opportunities for apprentices. Conduct one on one or small group training or classes that focus on topics such as biblical knowledge, group facilitation, pastoral care, and discipleship with other apprentices in your small group ministry. Identify and s...
A high-quality course shop furthers this mission by training and equipping ministry leaders. Additionally, a supportive online community supplements the site and encourages vital dialogue amongst leaders who benefit from sharing and being encouraged by others. Our Vision Ministries, and specifically the...
And on Monday, it’s September again. The church creaks back into what passes as life, more vibrant in some places than others. Courses start up, taking their cue from the academic year beginning again, dioceses offer training, and so on. Buffeted between the patterns of the parliamentary ...
I only got paid for one day a week. But I was on call 24/7 and off course as a Pastor I certainly put so much more time than I was being Paid for. I had so many different things to do. Like pastoral care. Bible studies, in the evenings. Elder Church Council Member Sinod Rep,...
Throughout the year, The Lord’s Baptist Church hosts various events aimed at building community connections. From health fairs and job training workshops to free legal advice clinics, these events provide valuable resources to those who may not otherwise have access. The church’s commitment to ...
He also has some training in the civil law of Quebec. Then, when he was first ordained he was Cardinal Leger’s English-speaking secretary in Montreal. During the years at McGill, he worked with the Brothers of the Good Shepherd, wrote a book on Hegel and worked towards the founding of...