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Secret Church: The Cross and Suffering.

The Secret Church simulcast is coming back to ClearView this Friday night, Good Friday. During this session David Platt examines

The subject of this edition of Secret Church will be:

“The Cross and Suffering”

Suffering is a sobering reality in a fallen world. Followers of Christ are not immune to adversity and affliction. Continue Reading…

Who Do You Say That I Am?

This post is from a devotion presented by Connie Hartzell, our Preschool Minister, to our staff in a recent meeting. The core of its content was taken from a 2006 devotion shared by Ron Walters, Vice President of Pastoral Care, Salem Music Network.

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Matthew 16:13-16

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi,He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”

And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

“But you,” He asked them, “who do you say that I am?”

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!”

Who do people say that the Son of Man is? Public consensus

Who do you say that I am? Personal conviction

These are two questions that reveal a plumb line for today, for pastors and for churches. The questions showcase two distinct styles of pastoral and ministry leadership: Continue Reading…

Nine Steps I’m Using to Memorize Scripture

Confession: I have not been faithful to memorize scripture on a regular basis.

There have been times when I have done so but I didn’t follow through and put in the time.

This year I have no choice, my boss has asked that the staff at ClearView memorize the book of 1 Timothy.

What? Memorize a whole book of the bible? Granted it is a short book but still…

If we memorize two verses a week I think we can be finished around December 17. But really…the whole book?

Confession: It has been easier than I thought (so far.) Continue Reading…

No Distractions Please

I’ve seen it…

You’ve seen it…

It’s that one thing that distracts you from engaging fully in the conversation of worship.

That one thing could be:

  • a sparkly necklace
  • the choir member who has no expression
  • the clothes that are too tight
  • the exposed neckline
  • the overly bright clothes
  • the choir member’s actions
  • the short skirt
  • the ad-libbed vocal line
  • the overly distressed jeans
  • the unprepared singer

In a different setting they would all work and be accepted, but when Continue Reading…

Surround them in prayer

 

Sunday is a few hours away.

I often stop at this time of the week and ask “am I really prepared to meet God in worship?” As a worship leader that question can go in many directions: “is all the music in place?” “do we have gaps we need to cover in the technology teams?” “am I ready to lead?”

We…okay I take that back because I can only speak for myself…I often only think about my role, what I am going to do or have to do in worship.

And, I am wrong for that. Continue Reading…

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