Another book I've had the pleasure of reading recently is The Strategically Small Church, by Brandon O'Brien.
This book is very well written making reading it a breeze. I believe it only took me a couple days to finish it. (Plus I was very interested in the topic presented)
The book is written with the purpose of encouraging those in small churches to look at the positives rather than the negatives. It also is written for those in ministry, to stimulate a different approach to traditions, standards, expectations, and programs.
I found his interviews and opinions quite intriguing, and wrote down many quotes for me to think about and "chew" on later, such as,
I very much enjoyed this book, and have already shared it with a couple others. I am curious as to their opinion on it, since I wonder if it was so relevant to me since it was a very familiar topic to me since childhood.
Either way, you can check it out of course either at
Amazon.com or
CBD.com.
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"...every community has needs. Loving our neighbors means considering their needs - not just adopting the latest trend - before we launch our ministry initiatives."
"We must recognize and acknowledge that God is at work even when and where our church is not."
"If a small church finds out that the key to success for a larger church in town is short, exciting sermons, they shouldn't give up their long an dweighty sermons simply to attract new people. These are important issues that are a matter of remaining faithful to God and His commands. If we change the way we understand these things, it should be because our convictions about God's revelation have changed and not because current trends are now leading in a new direction."
"As a small group, look at what you CAN do because you are small rather than what you CAN'T do."
This, in my opinion, is fantastic, but would definitely NOT go on a table! Maybe on the piano?:)
I like this chocolate bar idea! :)
This picture is for the pats of butter, cut out in cookie cutter leaf shapes!
And using edible name tags! Hmmm....
This one is just funky!
And I actually really like this, more than a wreath. :) I think I could do this!
And I wonder how this would look in our dining room???
And color....I just love bright colors.
Rocks. Plain and simple.
But individual arrangements? That's cute.
And a bouquet doesn't just have to be flowers....greenery works too!
