Category Archives: Church

Leading the Army

Posted on May 14, 2008 by bornfun

May 14, 2008 7:59 AM This morning I want to think about worship leading, and an insight that I received this week. I went to a meeting in a colleague’s office last week.  I was discouraged and it had to … Continue reading →

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Affirmation #7 – Church Health

Posted on April 16, 2008 by bornfun

April 16, 2008 7:06 AM I’ve got so much to think about this morning and so little time.  I am most excited about where God is leading our church as we gather around our coach, Gary, over the next 2 … Continue reading →

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Are Announcements Worship?

Posted on April 9, 2008 by bornfun

April 9, 2008 7:33 AM I am going to spend a brief time on a worship issue this morning.  Okay, it’s not that exciting – it’s the place and purpose of the announcements.  Maybe that’s part of the problem.  It … Continue reading →

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On The Passion Week & Prayer

Posted on March 19, 2008 by bornfun

This week is the Passion Week.  On Good Friday, we will center in on Christ and the cross and spend some extended time there in worship.  I’m so excited about our service that I found myself tingling with anticipation and … Continue reading →

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On Adoption Into God’s Family

Posted on March 12, 2008 by bornfun

March 12, 2008 8:03 AM Last Sunday we celebrated our newly adopted daughter, Maria! We pulled out all the stops and made as much of it as possible. This is how we all felt – overjoyed that this little girl … Continue reading →

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Affirmation #6 – Engaging the World

Posted on March 5, 2008 by bornfun

March 5, 2008 7:21 AM This week, I will look at the 6th Affirmation in our Philosophy of Ministry statement.  This one is a bit lengthy, with these four points: we are an attractional community, a missional community, a kingdom … Continue reading →

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Affirmation #5 – Ministry Lifestyle

Posted on February 27, 2008 by bornfun

February 27, 2008 7:13 AM After a break last week to celebrate Maria’s adoption, I’m jumping back into Trinity Church’s Philosophy of Ministry and its implications for Worship Ministries.  The 5th affirmation is stated as follows: 5. Our conviction is … Continue reading →

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Affirmation #4 – Authentic Biblical Community

Posted on February 13, 2008 by bornfun

February 13, 2008 7:09 AM I’m taking a look at the 4th affirmation of our Philosophy of Ministry at Trinity Church. This has been an incredibly valuable process for me as I lead my church family in the area of … Continue reading →

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Affirmation #3 – Holistic Personal Transformation

Posted on February 6, 2008 by bornfun

February 6, 2008 7:26 AM On a personal note, today is a very exciting day in the Born household.  Around noon, we will sign the adoption papers for Maria.  Exactly a year ago I wrote these words: The real issue … Continue reading →

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Affirmation #1 – The Glory of God

Posted on January 23, 2008 by bornfun

January 23, 2008 7:17 AM I am challenging my worship ministries teams to mainly one area of growth this year.  Of course there are other needs for growth, but they our dwarfed by our need for this, and they will … Continue reading →

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