by Ircel Harrison | Sep 21, 2018 | Opinion
Bivocational ministry is emerging as a necessity for many churches and denominations. Yet, most theological institutions still focus on preparation for full-time congregational ministry and tend to ignore any other ministry model. Sharon Miller, director of research...
by Ircel Harrison | Sep 20, 2018 | Opinion
Sixty-eight percent of the 156 congregations affiliated with the Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ had no full-time clergy in 2017. Darren Morgan, the associate conference minister said, “They recognize their reality that they can’t afford a full-time...
by Ircel Harrison | Aug 16, 2018 | Opinion
The Global Leadership Summit, which began as a project of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and its founding pastor, Bill Hybels, more than 25 years ago, was held last week without Hybels. For several years now, the Willow Creek Association,...
by Ircel Harrison | Aug 10, 2018 | Opinion
A new “Lost in Space” reboot on Netflix is family-friendly, entertaining and not-to-be-overlooked amid the many science fiction series currently airing on various forms of television. The “Lost in Space” concept has appeared in three incarnations. The original was a... by Ircel Harrison | Apr 12, 2018 | Opinion
There is a natural resistance or pushback when I talk with church people about innovation. I try to point out that the reason that the Christian movement has not only survived but also prospered over the years is the willingness of believers to learn, grow and...