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Posted on October 17th, 2019 by Tim McCoy
In a larger church, one of the keys to long-term health and vitality is the leadership of a gifted and effective ministry staff in partnership with church members who are fully devoted followers of Christ.
Under my overall direction, our Ingleside staff is led on a day-by-day basis by our Executive Pastor, Andy Johnson, and is currently organized into four teams: (1) the Worship Arts Team; (2) the Next Generation Team; (3) the Disciple-Making Team; and (4) the Operations Team. I want you...
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Posted on October 10th, 2019 by Tim McCoy
Jesus gave us our marching orders. He said, “Go and make disciples” (Matthew 28:19, ESV).
That’s why at our church we often say, “Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.”
It means that we have a “growth bias” when it comes to disciple- making. We want to make disciples -- as many as we can and as mature as we can.
By God’s grace, the disciples we are committed to making . . .
Repent and believe the gospel,
Are baptized as...
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Posted on October 3rd, 2019 by Tim McCoy
If you are not yet a member at Ingleside, I hope you will consider coming to our membership class this Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.
Where? Just come in the east entrance to the Worship Center, and someone will be there to welcome you and point you in the right direction. The class is in room F-300, just up the stairs from the Upper Gathering Area.
When? The class begins at 4:00 p.m. and ends by 8:00 p.m., and we serve you a complimentary snack supper along the way.
What to...
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Posted on September 19th, 2019 by Tim McCoy
Whenever newcomers check out a church, virtually all are asking some form of the same question: “Is there a place for me?”
And for years our short answer at Ingleside has been, “Yes!”
Our answer reflects the spirit of Romans 15:7, which says: “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (ESV).
Of course, the specific questions newcomers may ask are often more detailed, nuanced, and personalized.
Consider these possibilities:
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Posted on September 12th, 2019 by Tim McCoy
Not many churches and pastors – the data suggests fewer than 3.5% -- have the privilege of doing what we have done over the past few days as we have marked a 30-year ministry milestone together.
As Beverly and I reflect on this three-decade journey and the celebration of the last week, our hearts are filled to overflowing with gratitude. We are eager to say with the Psalmist that the Lord has “dealt bountifully” with us (Psalm 13:6, ESV). We know that from start to finish it is...
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Posted on September 5th, 2019 by Tim McCoy
“About six years.” That’s how long the experts say that pastors and churches typically stick together in the United States these days (thomrainer.com; March 15, 2017).
And it’s one reason why this Sunday, September 8, it seems fitting for our church family to celebrate. We’ll give thanks that, by God’s grace and for God’s glory, we have walked this ministry journey together for 30 years.
We will remember God’s providence in bringing our lives together, we will...
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Posted on August 1st, 2019 by Andy Johnson
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the summer season will officially end at 3:50 a.m. on Monday, September 23. However, if your yearly schedule is driven at all by our educational system, you know the book is closing on the summer for many. The temperatures might remain high, but schedules will change nonetheless.
This change of rhythm also leads to new opportunities to grow in Christ. I hope you will take note of the kickoffs listed below.
Sunday, August 4
Next Generation...
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Posted on July 17th, 2019 by Andy Johnson
One of the challenges that face large churches on a weekly basis is providing a welcoming atmosphere to guests. In a church like ours, where 2,000 or so people worship on a Sunday morning, it can be easy for a newcomer to be lost in the shuffle. One of our goals as a church is for guests to feel warmly welcomed from the moment they pull into the parking lot until the moment they drive away.
Perhaps a verse from Scripture would connect this practice theologically and put an exclamation...
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Posted on July 10th, 2019 by Andy Johnson
I’m not sure if you follow tennis, but the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon, is well underway this week. You might be amazed that over the course of the event more than 473,000 people attend, 23,630 pizzas are served, over 50,000 plants are on display, and that players have to follow a “predominately in white rule” in regard to their clothing and accessories. How about the fact that the fastest serve ever at Wimbledon was in 2010 when...
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Posted on July 3rd, 2019 by Tim McCoy
In his ground-breaking book, The Purpose Driven Church (1995), Rick Warren recounts a study he made a few years ago of the 100 largest churches in the United States. He writes: “Although I discovered that large, growing churches differ widely in strategy, structure, and style, there were some common denominators. My study confirmed what I already knew . . . : Healthy, large churches are led by pastors who have been there a long time. I found dozens of examples. A long...
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