Someone with nothing to say writing for someone with nothing to do. This is the blog of Eric Swanson containing the developing thoughts and reflections on the externally focused church, the kingdom of God and what I see God doing in the world, in my life and the life of my family and friends. I also occassionally throw in a little commentary on good restaurants I like along with a few pictures. Monday, October 18, 2010. Sunday, August 10, 2008.

Does your congregation want to grow? Then it needs to be willing to change. Our recent report on church and congregational growth suggests that there are things a leadership team can do to promote membership growth. Unfortunately it also requires a willingness to do things differently. Check out this and other reports on our publications page. A Decade of Change in American Congregations 2000 to 2010. American Congregations Greatly Increased Their Email Use in the Past Decade.

This generation consists of 80 million people, 68 million of which do not profess a faith in Christianity.

Friday, November 20, 2009. Thursday, September 24, 2009. Pensacola Beach Pier - 5pm CST. Lauderdale Beach - 5pm EST. Monday, September 14, 2009. We had an awesome weekend here at. We are doing a series call. I have had the privilege to serve at.

New for Fall 2011! Click here to download a free study guide for. Concise and easy to use, it gets church groups talking! Questions and action steps to make church less coddling, more challenging. Jeff has been named a Knight Fellow for 2011-2012. The fellowship includes a Knight Grant for Reporting on Religion and American Public Life. Says Thieves in the Temple.

46 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105. Grace Lutheran Church is a handicapped accessible facility, and welcomes all who are physically challenged. E-mail Grace Lutheran Church Office. By the grace of God, we are a Lutheran congregation,. Diverse in worship, Christ-centered in fellowship,. Committed to prayer, deepening of faith,.