Monthly Archives: February 2006

It Can’t Be Ten Years, Can It?

Posted on February 27, 2006 by jmort

About this time ten years ago an unusual, totally unforeseen opportunity came my way. While teaching a class on Baptist history and polity for Northern Baptist Theological Seminary at an extension site in Michigan, I received a phone call from … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Church Viable

Posted on February 14, 2006 by jmort

A visit to a small church of a kindred franchise got me to thinking or re-thinking what makes a congregation viable. By “viable” I mean that a church is at least able to afford a pastor, maintain its facilities, pay … Continue reading →

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