“My Church Doesn’t Communicate Anything!”

I recently had a conversation with a friend who is a member at another church.  He said that his church didn’t communicate anything.  He was upset because he missed an event and swore that no one told him about it.  I began to ask him questions concerning his attentiveness during announcements and how much of …

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Leadership Team Retreat

Tuesday through Thursday, I went to Hickory Knob State Park with North Side’s leadership team to strategize and to simplify.  We worked on the year’s upcoming budget and calendar and also tweaked a few things that needed improving.  While there is no way to include everything we worked through, I can give you a few …

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NS New Website

North Side has launched its new website!  While some of the look is similar, the layout has completely changed to help you navigate through it easier. Here are some of the highlights: Updated Homepage – The homepage is updated every time you come back.  You will see the most updated videos, sermons, events, and blog …

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Bad Church Sign of the Week: Changing Churches

This week’s bad church sign of the week states:   “CHANGING CHURCHES? – DOES IT MATTER WHICH ONE YOU STAY HOME FROM?” I wonder if someone is a little bitter about attendance numbers.  While I am not a big fan of transfer growth (the type where people hop from church to church), it does happen. …

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All There Relationally

Today was another great day at North Side.  We concluded the All-In series today with a topic “All There Relationally.” Jeff did a great job reminding us all our need for each other.  I need you and you need me.  I often tell Jesus that I would follow Him all by myself if I had …

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Bad Church Sign of the Week: All Dogs Go to Heaven

This week’s bad church sign is actually a sign war between a Catholic Church and a Presbyterian Church.  Supposedly, these churches are across the street from each other and decided to engage in this battle over the souls of dogs, but it most likely someone doing this on the computer to make a funny.  It …

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Chapter 7: The Church Hop (Freshman 15 Snippet)

Here’s a snippet from Chapter 7: The Church Hop: Do not fall into the temptation of becoming a spiritual couch potato.  If you have ever uttered the words concerning church, “I just didn’t get that much out of it,” you have totally missed the point.  As a part of the church, you are meant to …

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Now & Then

It is so easy for God’s people to drift from God’s ideal. As a church, are we in danger of drifting away from what God desires us to be? Every now and then, it is important that we remind ourselves that our standard can only be God’s Word. We must be a church that pleases …

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Bad Church Sign of the Week: 4 Mile

This week’s bad church sign of the week is due to inconsistent communication. The sign reads: “Four Mile Baptist Church: 2 Miles” I don’t know why this church is called Four Mile, but it is only 2 miles away.  The communication is very confusing.  Is this like the narrow road and there is a riddle …

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Book of the Week: Stop Dating the Church!

This week’s book of the week is Stop Dating the Church!: Fall In Love with the Family of God. This small book by Joshua Harris is full of sweet goodness.  While Harris is a great writer, this book is a critical read for many people.  Many people (especially college students) have a tendency to church …

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