Table of Contents: Spring 2008
Editorial - Richard Kauffman
Features
The Earth is the Lord’s
by John D. Roth
Are we a pilgrim people or Leader, published quarterly,
seeks people of a place?
The city (or the village) is our context
by Brice Balmer
Exegeting our neighborhoods so we can know our place.
Surviving in one place
by Jeff Wintermote
A congregation celebrates 100 years despite its ups and downs during its
lifetime.
At last, a place!
by Amy Reeves
After a decade of moving, a congregation buys a building and discovers
new missions.
Greening our sacred space
by Ferne Burkhardt
Giving our church buildings energy audits.
What is this place?
by Verne Rempel
A pastor explores how place or lack thereof influences relationships.
DEPARTMENTS
Pastoring God’s People – When the neighborhood changes
by Ingrid Schultz
Forming Faith – Children learn about global hunger
by Rosemary Widmer
Managing the Church – Caring for creation in the church building
by Darren Kropf
Engaging the World – A Canadian experience in Colombia
by Dan Kehler
Pondering the Word – Continuing the story
by Phil Waite
Leader tip: Claiming turf by prayer walking.
Worship resources: Easter–Pentecost 2008—Introduction and guidelines; Reproducible resources.
Resources for Leaders