Notable Voices – March 28, 2013

I Blame Senior Pastors for Bad Church Signs – Sam Rainer

On his newly redesigned blog, Sam discusses the communication strategy—or lack thereof—found in several churches today. From church signs to bulletins, pastors have a responsibility to know what’s being communicated and how it is being received.

 

Roger Ebert, Non-Believers, and The Hope of Christ – Brandon Smith

In this introspective look at the faith journey of movie critic Roger Ebert, Brandon provides counsel on how to engage with those who have walked away from their faith.

 

What Happened During Holy Week? – Nathan Finn

Nathan shares a helpful recap of what happened each day of Jesus’ final week leading into his crucifixion and resurrection.

 

10 Things I’ve Learned About Church Drama – Ron Edmondson

Any pastor will tell you that churches provide a great deal of drama—both good and bad. Here are 10 things Ron has learned about church drama.

 

Easter’s Big “If” – Dan Darling

This week we celebrate the most important event in our faith: the resurrection of Jesus. As Dan reminds us, if we hold that to be true, it changes everything.

 

Habit-Forming Worship – Mike Cosper

In this excerpt from his upcoming book, Mike explains how habits have shaped our understanding and our expectations of worship.