Hurricane Indy... Peeps, Where Are You?

Hmmm. I thought this was interesting... a church in Louisiana is blogging (and getting 'comments') as a form of keeping in touch with members during their hurricane crisis.

[check it out]

Let's consider this as part of OUR emergency preparedness. Ok?

-Pastor Paul

Dr. John Franke lectures at Indy Heights

[Caveat: Continue to remember the unique nature of ModelChurch.com and 'Indy Heights Community Church'.]



This video is just one of the several links at ModelChurch.org -- a wiki-development toward a better understanding of what the Church should BE... and DO.

Video: Church On The Move

9 Marks of The Church?

[Hey this looks interesting, folks. What do you think? How close does Indy Heights Community Church fit this description? And if not, what could we do about it in 2007? Comments? ...'Pastor Paul']



"We believe the local church is the focal point of God's plan for displaying his glory to the nations. Our vision is simple: Churches that reflect the character of God. Our mission is to cultivate and encourage churches characterized by these nine marks..."



[continued at 9marks.org]

"Be Our Guest"

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["Not-YetReady-For-Prime-Time Worship-Team?" LOL. Enjoy. ...Pastor Paul]

"How To (Not) Botch An Altar Call"

[For those of you who might have wondered why we do things the way we do at Indy Heights Community Church... here are some wise counselors I try to pay attention to. Hat-tip Adam.Skinner... among the DeliciousChristians.]

Excerpt from "How To Botch An Altar Call"

"Give them the impression that God is so good
He won’t send anyone to hell.
Don’t present the whole counsel of God
or they might realize He is so good
that He’ll see to it that justice is served
and that all unrepentant sinners will
be punished in the fire that is not quenched."

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Mega-church downsizes, cuts non-essential members

Friends... Enjoy the following 'story' from LarkNews. Admittedly fictitious, it's instructive. Thought you'd enjoy a little humor about a great topic. YBIC, 'Pastor Paul'



WINSTON-SALEM — Julie and Bob Clark were stunned to receive a letter from their church in July asking them to "participate in the life of the church" [or else!]. Or else worship elsewhere.

"They basically called us freeloaders," says Julie.
"We were freeloaders," says Bob.

In a trend that may signal rough times for wallflower Christians, bellwether mega-church Faith Community of Winston-Salem has asked "non-participating members" to stop attending.

"No more Mr. Nice Church," says the executive pastor...

[continued at LarkNews.com]