What Am I Thinking: Random Thoughts for April 18, 2020

Here are some random thoughts flying across my mind today: It’s the economy stupid.I can’t help but fear the long-term negative impact of this experience will be economical. Does this mean I’m more concerned about money than lives? That is a false dichotomy. The truth is poverty can cost as many lives as any virus, … Continue reading What Am I Thinking: Random Thoughts for April 18, 2020 →

What Am I Thinking: Random Thoughts for April 18, 2020

Here are some random thoughts flying across my mind today: It's the economy stupid. I can't help but fear the long-term negative impact of this experience will be economical. Does this mean I'm more concerned about money than lives? That is a false dichotomy. The truth is poverty can cost as many lives as any … Continue reading What Am I Thinking: Random Thoughts for April 18, 2020 →

The Church After Coronavirus

I just participated in a webinar by The Unstuck Group on the Church’s Response to Coronavirus. I found the information helpful as we consider the future. Tony Morgan expressed a lot of opinions during this webinar, and I am not sure where I land on some of these issues, but it is certainly worth having … Continue reading The Church After Coronavirus →

Time To Rethink Church

by Chris Eller, Associate Executive Director, Baptist Convention of Iowa The mission of your church is bigger than a 75-minute weekly service. It seems like almost hourly, more and more of what we consider "normal life" is being shut down. As we all grapple with the new reality of this time, let me challenge you … Continue reading Time To Rethink Church →

Coronavirus: Should We Cancel Church This Sunday?

Several churches are discussing the recent flood of cancellations, suspensions, and closings due to the Coronavirus and asking themselves, “should we consider canceling services this Sunday?” This is a good question to ask, and worthy of discussion among your churches leadership. I have read several articles and listened to some podcasts on the issue, and … Continue reading Coronavirus: Should We Cancel Church This Sunday? →