Many churches these days are changing their governance, moving from a structure of boards and committees to a policy-based governance related to John Carver’s model. Before such a momentous change, leaders carefully consider its ramifications. But one ramification often isRead more…
Profile, Cross Lutheran Church, part 2: Comments
See also Part 1 of this profile. Part 2: Comments from participants at Cross About the Network class: “The process was negative to me in the beginning. Why did I have to go to classes? I was LCMS! I kindaRead more…
Profile of an Equipping Church: Cross Lutheran Church, Yorkville, Illinois
Cross Lutheran equips saints for service by providing many avenues to connect people to serving opportunities, and by emphasizing discipleship-faith in action-rather than membership. Connecting opportunities are coordinated by: Mary Pat Bretthauer, Director of Connect Ministries; [email protected] Her responsibilities: TheRead more…