Tag: Transforming Congregations

  • A Beginning: A Church Transforming

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    Ruth Everhart

    Fall is the time of beginning, with its backpacks still unsmudged, its pages still unwritten, its eraser-heads still pristine. A favorite time of the year, even before the leaves fall so we can scuff through them down the sidewalk. Soon there will be marks of all kinds, on the pages and notebooks of this season…

  • Systems Theory Goes to Church

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    Ruth Everhart

    Today six of the leaders at my church, and I, attended an all-day “Transformation Training” event (sponsored by National Capital Presbytery).  I am so impressed with each of the six of them (100% participation!) for their dedication and their gifts for ministry.  I’m also impressed with them as a group, the lighthearted way they interact,…

  • Transformation Messages; Intended & Otherwise

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    Ruth Everhart

    I’m in St. Petersburg, FL attending a “Transforming Congregations” conference. The material is familiar to me since this is the second time I’m leading a church through transformation. Certain learnings are reinforced: Churches need to continually transform so they don’t calcify into institutions. Leadership is important. We need to emphasize sharing the Good News of…

  • An Ordinary Sunday

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    Ruth Everhart

    A full house, with folks in the balcony. A visiting family, there in the middle of things. Up front, two children aren’t used to worship yet. The organ, played with great energy. ?The congregation, singing with gusto. One child cries, the other joins in, compassion in action.?Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us.?I sing, while praying…