High Water Going Both North and South

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The Sheyenne and James Rivers drain much of central North Dakota.   They represent the continental divide the runs through the middle of the state, meaning that the Sheyenne drains to the Red River of the North, and the James, eventually, through the Pipestone of SD, to the Missouri River. With near-record snowfall capping a [...]

Becoming an externally focused church

Externally Focused! It doesn’t mean giving away everything that is good about your church. It doesn’t mean an end to a biblically educating your congregation. It doesn’t mean axing all the programs. It doesn’t mean that you stop all pastoral care. The problem is not so much what we are doing. The issue is what [...]

Church Enrichment

How are things going in YOUR church?  I’m sure there are some strong, good things happening.  Sometimes, familiarity can blind us to our realities, so there are probably some things that aren’t as good as you’d like. That’s why I’m here.  Church Enrichment is one of my three most important responsibilities. You might call it [...]