Author Archives: Richard Heyduck

About Richard Heyduck

Pastor of Hardy Memorial Methodist Church, a Global Methodist Congregation. PhD Fuller Seminary MDiv Asbury Seminary BA Southwestern University

WYSIWYG?

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

Check out the picture at Bad Astronomy. What do you think of it? Do you see the blue and green spirals? Did you read the explanation that both spirals are really the same color – that our senses are deceived … Continue reading →

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Listening to John Ortberg

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

The last workshop I went to at the Renovare Conference in San Antonio this past week was a conversation with John Ortberg. I first heard of Ortberg when he was on staff at Willowcreek church. He’s now served as pastor … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on a Biblical Worldview

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

Much has been said in recent years about a “biblical worldview.” Here are some aspects of such a worldview that I include in my teaching and preaching: The centerpiece of God’s activity is Jesus. As God incarnate, Jesus in his … Continue reading →

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Books I’ve just finished

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

I read a fair number of books in the course of a year. Here are a couple I’ve just finished. Bill Hybels, Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith. You’ll have to look a long time … Continue reading →

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Those were the days

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

And now for something completely different…

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What does it take to Grow a Great Church?

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

Many things have been suggested over the years. Here’s my list – these are the things I pray for: The Manifest Presence of God. The bible tells us God is omnipresent (everywhere). We believe God is with us every time … Continue reading →

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Relevant or Dissonant

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

I’m better at asking questions than I am answering them. Today’s poll at Christianity Today asks us to decide whether the church is doing its job when it’s (a) culturally relevant or (b) culturally dissonant. My answer is, “Yes.” We … Continue reading →

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“Let them eat cake”

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

The last couple of issues of the United Methodist Reporter have featured articles on GracePoint UMC, a recent church plant in Wichita, Kansas, that grew quickly, but let the denomination this spring. It’s depressing to invest so much money, energy … Continue reading →

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Three Lines

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

One of the illustrations I use when I teach on discipleship is the image of three lines. The first line we cross is the line of commitment to Christ. We come to a point where we become followers of Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Reading Tribal Church

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

I just finished reading Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation by Carol Howard Merritt, the book we’re supposed to be reading for our next monthly district clergy gathering. The book’s points can be summed up fairly briefly: Young people … Continue reading →

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