Eddie Hammett has just released a new book entitled Reaching People Under Forty While Keeping People Over Sixty. This book considers the challenges of postmodernism and generational issues that established or traditional churches are facing today.
You can purchase it through Chalice Press.
To learn more about Eddie Hammett you can visit
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The Center of Worship
A Teleconference with Jami Smith
Tuesday, October 30
2-3 PM EST
Many of today’s conversations about how and why believers worship God center on the debate between old or young, traditional or contemporary, organ or guitar. Join Jami Smith for a time of soulful reflection and thoughtful discussion as we consider the question “What is the center of worship?” and what it means for worshipping communities today.
This teleconference is free! Send me an email to register.
Be sure to visit Jami Smith’s website at www.JamiSmith.com.
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If you missed the first webinar on future trends. . . here’s a second chance!
Join George Bullard of The Columbia Partnership for:
Top Ten Global Trends Impacting the Future of Congregations
Registration limited :: Contact neilwestbrook@gmail.com :: No charge!
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The webinar with George Bullard on November 6 is already full!
We plan to schedule another webinar on the same topic soon!
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‘Ministry and Technology: How iPhones, the Web, and Biotech Are Changing the Pastoral Landscape’
Wednesday, October 17 at 10 AM EST
Like it or not technology changes how we interact with the world and view the world. From iPhones to MySpace to nanotechnology to scores of web-based applications, not only does technology change the world, but it also changes us.
In this call we will examine the impact of advancing technology on ministry in two arenas. First, the impact of technology for doing the job of pastoring. Second, the impact of technology in the lives of those we minister to.
Questions we will cover include:
What is Web 2.0 and why should pastors care?
What technological tools can help pastors pastor better?
Are there any technological advances that are creating obstacles for ministries?
What ethical questions arise through advances in biotechnology?
Questions and comments prior to the call are welcomed and encouraged. You can email Jay Kelly at jaymichaelkelly@gmail.com.
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Top Ten Global Trends Impacting the Future of Congregations
Led by George Bullard
Tuesday, November 6 at 2 PM
Registration Required :: Limit 15 (first come, first serve!) :: FREE!!
Some of the topics include:
1. The population in the developed world is living longer with senior adult population increasing dramatically throughout the world, and family structures becoming more diverse.
2. Societal values are changing radically with younger generations placing increasing importance on economic success, which they have come to expect and thus demand it. Generation X and Millennials will have major impacts on the future.
3. Technology is creating a knowledge-dependent world, with technology increasingly dominating both the economy and society. Advanced communication technologies are changing the way we live, work, and worship.
Contact Neil Westbrook at neilwestbrook@gmail.com to register.
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