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There is a layer cake, a pyramid scheme if you will, that exists in most of America’s larger churches.  Just try to get a meeting with the head pastor and see if you can.  Ok, when that doesn’t work try setting up an appointment to speak with an assistant or elder and see what happens.  You will get an entry level person to sit you down as a method of control.  They don’t want you wasting the pastor’s valuable time, or any other important member of the church staff for that matter. Pyramid-scheme But wait isn’t a shepherd supposed to serve his flock?  Isn’t a church supposed to be a support system for... read more >>

The Falls Church Business in Education Partnership has announced the following partnership opportunities. M.U.S.I.C. Days.  Need some leaves raked?  How about a babysitter or a birthday party helper? Musical accompaniment for the event you’re planning?  Students from the GMHS Band and Choral program will be working in the community on Saturdays, November 7, 14, 21, 28 and December 5 to raise money for the GMHS Music Department trip to Florida. The students are not charging standard fees for the work they do. They’re encouraging fair pay for good labor.  Contact Margaret Drawbaugh to arrange for a job for two or more students. Performers... read more >>

These Church 2.0 Local Forums have been informal/casual, kind of unconferences where I come with no set agenda or presentation and simply listen and guide conversation. Each city has a different pulse and heart for something they’re passionate about in their region. This journey of traveling the country and meeting with Church and ministry leaders in a given city/region began in May of 2008. Since May, I’ve been to 9 cities and had unbelievable experiences at each. We talked about innovation, technology and the Church (capital “C”). Here’s where I went this year: Los Angeles – Host Church: Hollywoood UMC Chicago – Host Church: Park... read more >>

Have you recently joined a new church congregation? If you have, you may slowly be transitioning yourself and possibly your family into your newfound friends and community members. When many individuals, couples, and families first join a church congregation, many decide to only attend church services, such as the services that are offered every Sunday. While this approach is more than doable, you may want to consider participating in many of your church related extra curricular activities, as many churches have them. Before focusing on the reasons why you should become more involved in your church, its community, and many of the events that... read more >>

Are you the parent of a toddler? If you are, you may be in the process of deciding whether you should send your toddler to preschooler or not. Should you decide that preschool is the right option for your child, you will soon find that you have a number of different options. When examining local preschools in your area, you may be put off, so to say, concerning the cost of them. Many preschool programs, especially those that are classified as private preschool programs, are costly. While the cost of a quality education for your preschooler is more than worth it, you may not have the money to spend. If that is the case, you may want to examine... read more >>