Now that I am back in town from a vacation tour of Lancaster County, PA and the surrounding areas including Hershey and Gettysburg, I will blog again. So as promised over a week ago, here is a model of ministry in a rural setting. Be sure to read the footnote. Scott A Model of Ministry … Continue reading A Model of Rural Ministry
Author: Scott McCown
From the Library
Every now and then I will pull a book of the shelf, blow the dust off and skim through the pages. This morning I did just that with, "Gus Nichols' Sermon Outlines Vol. 1." On pages 108 - 109 I found the following outline (edited to fit in this blog): What is the Christian Life? … Continue reading From the Library
What does the Congregation Expect from the Minister?
Congregational expectations vary from place to place and congregations expect much from their preacher(s). Too often these expectations are not written down and this lack of concrete expectations can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. I suggest having as many on the table (written down) as possible. We also know that some expectations are ridiculous … Continue reading What does the Congregation Expect from the Minister?
It was Just a Quarter.
The Quarter Several years ago, a preacher moved to a new town and a new work. Some weeks after he arrived, he had occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he … Continue reading It was Just a Quarter.
After 40 Years?!
Maybe you can help me understand. I find difficulty with the recent announcement by Al and Tipper Gore that they are separating after 40 years of marriage. Maybe I find this difficult because my paternal grandparents were married nearly 50 years when my grandfather passed away. Maybe I find this difficult because my maternal grandparents … Continue reading After 40 Years?!
Why I am a Minster
People I meet often ask me a question similar to the following, “Why did you choose to be a minister?” or more commonly, “How did God call you to ministry?” I do not usually introduce myself as a preacher or minister, but allow people the opportunity to ask what I do. I am regularly amused … Continue reading Why I am a Minster
Our Summer Series
Freed to be Free
Here is the Slideshare version of my PowerPoint for last Sunday. I pray you can get some use out of it. Scott
Why Did He Allow That?
This morning as I review material for tonight's Bible Class on the Agony and Glory of the Cross, I am again cut deep to the heart as I realize the immense suffering Jesus, the Christ, our Savior went through to provide that salvation. I spent time looking at the typical nature of a Roman scourging and I … Continue reading Why Did He Allow That?
What the Nuns Did
I heard on the radio this morning as I drove to my study about a group of Nun's who found an interesting way to raise money for the Catholic Church and their Convent. Their Convent is located near a natural mineral spring and this became the inspiration for their work. for $150 you can visit … Continue reading What the Nuns Did
