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When Nostalgia Becomes a Barrier to Vision
Written by Jason Lehman You know that feeling when a smell, sound, or sight instantly takes you back in time?It happened to me just a couple of weeks ago. I was in a small store that must’ve used the exact same cleaning supplies as my fifth-grade classroom. One whiff, and I was right back there……
Read MoreHeading into the upcoming Passion Week
This time of year reminds me of the incredible privilege VCN has in serving local churches so that the good news of a risen Savior can be faithfully proclaimed. Amid such uncertainty in our national landscape (from the weather, politics, financial markets, etc.), we’ve never needed the clarity of the gospel more. The uncertainty and…
Read MoreBringing Hope After Hurricane Helene: How You Can Help Restore Communities in Crisis
By now you have heard about the devastating aftermath of Helene that has affected the South East. Heavy rains from the storm caused massive flooding that washed out roads, destroyed homes and businesses, and knocked out power and phone/internet service in much of the region. The death count is at 150 and still rising. While…
Read MoreCelebrating the 2024 RMCN Retreat: A Time of Connection, Growth, and Vision
The Rocky Mountain Church Network (RMCN) recently wrapped up its 2024 Retreat with an incredible turnout of 55 registrants! Held at the picturesque YMCA of the Rockies, the retreat brought together pastors, spouses, ministry leaders, and laypeople from across the region for an unforgettable weekend of worship, learning, and fellowship. Mark Mittelberg delivered an inspiring…
Read More3 practical steps to enhance your leadership and help your church become bolder
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve shared thoughts on our culture, the importance of staying true to what God has called us to, and the challenge of being bold in our faith and inner leadership. Over the next two weeks, I thought it would be helpful to provide some practical ways to start implementing…
Read MoreChaplaincy: Not for the Faint of Heart
Chaplaincy: Not for the Faint of Heart By Dr. Lewis Temple, Healthcare for the Elderly, Palliative Care Chaplain, Denver, Colorado Chaplaincy is not for the faint of heart. The sights, sounds, smells, and exposure to infectious diseases, not to mention possibly being exposed to bed bugs and lice, and even the occasional family dog, are…
Read MoreHealthy Churches Attract Healthy Pastors
Dr. Rich BrownNational Director of Pastor and Regional Relationships for Interim Pastor Ministries (IPM) Most churches in transition hope to find a healthy new pastor. One of the unexpected benefits of a church having an intentional interim pastor is the effect that decision can have on pastoral applicants. Pastoral candidates are impressed with a church that…
Read MoreAir Force Reserve Chaplain goes out with “one heck of a roar”! by Chaplain Jeff Cooper, USAFR
So Glad…. I was hoping for one “fun” tour before I retired. By fun, I mean Florida in the winter or maybe 90 days in Germany. I wanted someplace I could take my wife where we could enjoy the Air Force together as my time in service drew to an end. What I got instead was summer…
Read MoreResources from VCN
Finding tools and resources can be challenging Running a ministry is challenging by itself, let alone navigating some of the difficulties of finding insurance, finding retirement options, figuring out where to do background checks, or even knowing who to talk to about things like marketing and communication in your church. We’re here to help We’ve…
Read MoreGearing Up For Fall
Fall is in the air, and as churches, many of us are launching new or renewed ministry initiatives, but the question we need to ask is, are they effective? As a VCN staff and leadership, we have been asking that question and even more: how do we make sure we are helping churches be effective?…
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