BRETHREN
- A Bird’s Eye View of the Christian Brethren
- What Does it Mean to be Brethren in a VMC World?
- Full Time Ministry in Brethren and Brethren Related Churches
- Why Leadership Roles are often Confusing in Brethren Churches
- Plurality of Leadership Means More than Numbers
- Full Time Ministry People Part I
- Full Time Ministry People Part II
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
- A Church Governance Template
- Appointment and Affirmation of Elders in an Elder Governed Church
- Incorporation & Charitable Status
- Financial Integrity
- Police Check Policy
- Abuse Prevention Questionnaire
- Employing and Terminating Pastoral Staff (legal implications)
- Church rental agreements
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
- Pursuing The Full Kingdom Potential of Your Congregation, by George W. Bullard Jr (summary)
- Elders Can Learn to Make Difficult Decisions Together
- Principles Every Elder Should Know
- Being an Elder – Like Being Married to 6, at Once!
- Appointing a Chairman for Elders Meetings
CHURCH POLICIES
New Canadians
- Property Use Agreement & Release & Indemnity
- Letter of Understanding between Church A and Church B (Sample)
- Transition to English Language
MISCELLANEOUS WRITTEN RESOURCES
- One Body…One Lord, parts 1-4
- Is the Day of the Denomination Over?
- Can Churches be Too Independent?
- How should the Church Treat its Fallen Leaders?
- Why Celebrate the Lord’s Supper?
- Raising the Bar on Communion
- On Poverty
- 5 Ways Established Churches Should Think Like Plants
AUDIO
Audio recordings (for download/Mp3)
Thinking Shrewdly III Conference, May 1-3, 2008:
THE BATTLES AND GLORY OF LEADERSHIP – Mark Buchanan
- Session 1: Battles with God – Mark Buchanan
- Session 2: Battles with Co-Leaders – Mark Buchanan
- Session 3: A Church for the World – Mark Buchanan
- Session 4: Battles with our Congregations – Mark Buchanan
- Effective Partnership: Elders and Pastoral Staff – Dr. Marvin Brubacher
DOCUMENTS
Church Leadership Documents
- Is God Calling Me?
- How Pastors Rate as Leaders
- How_When_involve_congregation_decision
- How to Delegate Before You’re Quite Ready
- Plural of Leadership Means More than Numbers
- To Make Hard Decisions, Ask Simple Questions
- How should the Church Treat its Fallen Leaders?
- VMC Leader Lab Book List
VIDEOS
Sermon #1
May 6, 2010 (7:30 – 9:00PM)
When Cultures, Robust Faith & Values Clash
Sermon #2
May 7, 2010 (9:00 – 10:30 AM)
A Robust Faith that Dares and Nurtures
Sermon #3
May 7, 2010 (7:30 – 9:30 PM)
A Robust Faith on Display
Sermon #4
May 8, 2010 (11:00 – 12:00 PM)
Church; A Robust Strategy
MMF
1. Granville / Morning Star N. Vancouver
2. University Chapel / Sojourn
3. Bow Valley – Mahogany & Skyview
4. Toronto China Bible Church