Church of the Redeemer

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Here’s why Catholics don’t eat meat on Fridays during Lent

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

How to Worship as a Family

So, what should we do in family worship? It’s simple: read the Bible, pray together, and sing to the Lord.

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great church<br>As a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people. Not everyone will have every quality, but it’s the combination of each of them in people that builds a great church.<br>Great church members:<br>Believe and love God’s Word.<br>Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

Anglican Vestments: What Are They?

Anglican vestments can be confusing. Why do Anglican Christians wear strange garments during their worship services? Greg Goebel explains the basics.

Anglican Worship: Where Does It Say In the Bible to Do That?

As an Anglican Priest, I’m often asked where in the Bible some Anglican worship practice is commanded. The assumption is that we should only do what the Bible expressly commands us to do. The…

What They Are Saying About Advent

No doubt, you have plenty of resources for your church during Advent. Still, I thought you might benefit from this …

What if the Church Was the Church?

What does it look like to be the salt of the earth? For one thing, it might look like Christians welcoming sinners and eating with them.

When Is a Church Not a Church?

The tax code allows for some strange political shenanigans.

Redeemer Blog: Grow into greater stewardship

We have an opportunity to grow into greater stewardship, a deep and equal relationship among kin, with the gifts God has given us.

How to Receive Communion, Part 2: A Practical Guide

My last post discussed receiving communion by faith, and was more about our understanding of the spiritual aspects of communion. …

What is Missing Without the Church

Before we parted I had taken the opportunity to ask a daring question. “No preacherly pressure or guilt intended,” I said, “But I need to ask about the English Church. Many people feel the US is going the way of European secularism, and the US Church may also become a casualty. So, I need to know wh

Why the Church Calendar?

I’m not in love with all things old. I don’t think then is better than now. I’m not trying to get back to how things were. My journey in learning about the liturgy and the liturgi…

What Makes a Church Missional?

Freedom from cultural captivity does not mean freedom from tradition.

What Makes a Church Powerful?

The church's impact in a community depends on the submission of each individual.

What About the Church’s Silence?

Why are we who preach and teach “the truth will set you free” largely bound by silence regarding sexual assault and abuse?