Wednesday, February 26, 2003

Buzzword Bingo

Just in time for the March General Board meetings... Click here to get your Brethren buzzword bingo card.

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Saturday, February 15, 2003

Another GM Approved Store

Hammers Versus Bricks

Almost weekly, the Dunker Journal has pointed out the listing of pulpit vacancies. This just in... an invitation on the VOS listserver for candidates to take a look at Michigan pastorates. Is there a finder's fee for pastors? Tell them the Gospel Messenger sent you.
The Wisdom of Solomon

We're not sure why Glenn Timmons has been replacing spruce seeds with kernels of wheat. But it apparently has to do with a bible verse that Congregational Life Ministries will be sending to congregations throughout the denomination along with the repackaged wheat. We hope that the verse is from the Song of Solomon.

Tuesday, February 11, 2003

If It Quacks Like a Duck...

In a move which may be perceived as a win for the Brethren liberals, the South/Central Indiana District's Ministry Interview Team has conceded that they will not inquire as to whether a minister or ministry candidate is a practicing homosexual. Conservatives, however, are quick to point out the team's other guidelines which include the testing of candidates' buoyancy.