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We start with a word of recognition and thanks to the new voice of the podcast. Nathan also brings attention to a friend of the podcast who has been facing a rough recovery from a serious head injury. Read more about her needs on her Go Fund Me page: Hope for Melinda the Enforcer.
It's been a while since we've been live in the studio, so we turn to our Meet the Hosts segment. Keith shares a little about the audio drama based on Luke, and also tells about his recent trip to Michigan. Nathan doesn't have too much to add, so we get into our...
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Based on an article from Chuck Lawless, we talk about his a href="http://chucklawless.com/2019/01/10-marks-of-a-happy-church/?utm_source=January+30%2C+2019+IBSA+eConnection&utm_campaign=January+30%2C+2019+eConnection&utm_medium=email">10 Marks of aHappy Church. By the term "Happy Church" we mean one that is not disfunctional.
* Nothing seems to hinder their worship.
* People actually smile.
* The staff have fun together.
* People share burdens through prayer.
* They trust each other first in disagreement. Not assuming the worst about the other.
* They hang out with each other before and after the service. Not rushing away at the first moment.
* Strong small groups with caring leaders.
* Members who practice sacrficial giving.
* Fewer business meetings. Friendly, encouraging, and interested in God's mnission.
* Invite and welcome unchurched friends.
Afterward, Keith wraps up with a few random stats on some of the top institutions that people believe are tearing the nation apart. Good news. Despite what people may think, the church isn't perceived any worse than other institutions like business, schools, universities, and the like. Two of the worst are politics and the media. Both of them coming in at 90% of people believing they are at fault for the problems that tear our nation apart.
To close, we don't have any closing thoughts, but when we let the Retrobots out of the control rroom, they apparently have a lot to say.
Be sure to let us know how we did. Drop us a line on the Contact page, or call our voicemail line: (401)753-4844.
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By Keith Heltsley and Nathaniel D. Caldwell
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We start with a word of recognition and thanks to the new voice of the podcast. Nathan also brings attention to a friend of the podcast who has been facing a rough recovery from a serious head injury. Read more about her needs on her Go Fund Me page: Hope for Melinda the Enforcer.
It's been a while since we've been live in the studio, so we turn to our Meet the Hosts segment. Keith shares a little about the audio drama based on Luke, and also tells about his recent trip to Michigan. Nathan doesn't have too much to add, so we get into our...
Main Topic
Based on an article from Chuck Lawless, we talk about his a href="http://chucklawless.com/2019/01/10-marks-of-a-happy-church/?utm_source=January+30%2C+2019+IBSA+eConnection&utm_campaign=January+30%2C+2019+eConnection&utm_medium=email">10 Marks of aHappy Church. By the term "Happy Church" we mean one that is not disfunctional.
* Nothing seems to hinder their worship.
* People actually smile.
* The staff have fun together.
* People share burdens through prayer.
* They trust each other first in disagreement. Not assuming the worst about the other.
* They hang out with each other before and after the service. Not rushing away at the first moment.
* Strong small groups with caring leaders.
* Members who practice sacrficial giving.
* Fewer business meetings. Friendly, encouraging, and interested in God's mnission.
* Invite and welcome unchurched friends.
Afterward, Keith wraps up with a few random stats on some of the top institutions that people believe are tearing the nation apart. Good news. Despite what people may think, the church isn't perceived any worse than other institutions like business, schools, universities, and the like. Two of the worst are politics and the media. Both of them coming in at 90% of people believing they are at fault for the problems that tear our nation apart.
To close, we don't have any closing thoughts, but when we let the Retrobots out of the control rroom, they apparently have a lot to say.
Be sure to let us know how we did. Drop us a line on the Contact page, or call our voicemail line: (401)753-4844.