by social@thebtscenter.org | Jun 2, 2017 | 21stCenturyMinistry, 21stCenturyMission
It’s hardly breaking news that many congregations struggle with financial stewardship. Perhaps there was a time when Christians gave to the church without a second’s thought. In days of yore, giving was considered a duty and solemn obligation, and members reliably...
by social@thebtscenter.org | May 19, 2016 | 21stCenturyMinistry, 21stCenturySpirituality
“I failed,” Jon Snow said to Ser Davos in a recent “Game of Thrones” episode. And Jon had. In fact, because of his leadership decisions, Jon was murdered by his friends. But Melisandre, a priestess of the Lord of Light, brought Jon back from the dead. Why? No one...
by social@thebtscenter.org | Jan 22, 2016 | 21stCenturyCulture
Take control of your money . . . How to invest with confidence . . . Four distinctive habits of wealthy people . . . If you want to retire in 10 years, do these five things . . . These are just a few of the money-related headlines screaming off my computer screen....
by social@thebtscenter.org | Oct 1, 2015 | 21stCenturyBible, 21stCenturyCulture, 21stCenturySpirituality, Bearings Review 2016
Autumn is the best season. I love it all: gorgeous leaves, crisp temperatures, flannel fresh from the closet, and, if you’re into that sort of thing, pumpkin spice lattes. There’s so much to love this time of year, but my absolute favorite marker of the season is...
by social@thebtscenter.org | May 20, 2015 | 21stCenturyMinistry, Bearings Review 2015
“One of the reasons that people need pastors is precisely because God is always present but usually not apparent.” – M. Craig Barnes In my Presbyterian faith tradition most pastors wear black preaching robes. I promise we don’t do it for comfort. Or looks (obviously)....
