by Phill Butler | A-Local-Church
Consider any significant issue or problem in your town or city that is or should be of concern to your church – something you think God’s people should think about and, if possible, take action in Christ’s name. Then, as yourself a very simple question; “Is this...
by Phill Butler | A-Local-Church
Check List As your church considers some type of action that we feel calls we to engage with others (churches, organizations, community entities, etc.), here is a simple check list to help we think through and, possibly, strengthen wer initiative. We: Have...
by Phill Butler | A-Local-Church
The Good News A ‘blue collar’ city of about 200,000, third largest city in the State, known for its railroads, deep water shipping, forestry businesses, small manufacturing industry, and a large recent immigrant population. In this context a few pastors...
by Phill Butler | A-Local-Church
Principles Remember Partnership is a process, not an event. You can kill a Partnership by just calling a meeting without proper advance work. Effective Partnerships are built on relationships of trust — take the time to get to know potential participants; who...
by Phill Butler | A-Local-Church
So, your Church is thinking and praying about getting involved in the community in some active way beyond supporting other Christian organizations. We may even be thinking about getting involved with other Churches in some type of Partnership that could touch the...
by Phill Butler | A-Local-Church
As your church considers some type of action to engage with others (churches, organizations, community entities, etc.), here is a simple check list to help we think through and, possibly, strengthen your initiative. We — Have identified, as much as possible,...
by Phill Butler | A-Local-Church
Your Local Church: Effective People Group Engagement ___ Have identified a committed team to pray for the church’s initiative with unreached/ unengaged people. ___ Have communicated with the whole church about this initiative and feel they are engaged in the...