Author Archives: Richard Heyduck

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About Richard Heyduck

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

Some Thoughts on Politics

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

This week the Democrats are going at it; next week the Republicans get their turn. When I think of individuals involved in politics, regardless of their affiliations, I can usually think of somethign positive about them. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 2 Comments

Joining the Big Story

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

One of the books I’m reading now (having a short attention span, I usually read several at a time) is Dave Schmelzer’s Not the Religious Type: Confessions of a Turncoat Atheist. On p. 105 Schmelzer says, This [he’s been talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Charles Taylor, Dave Schmelzer, Metanarratives, Spirituality, Theology | 8 Comments

Need Prayer?

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

As one not attending Willow Creek’s Leadership Summit this year, I’m trying to learn from folks who are. Here’s Rob Wegner’s quote from Gary Haugen that grabbed me: “The first place that reveals your currently level of safety is prayer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ministry, Prayer | 1 Comment

Vision for the Christian Life

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

Where do you go to find your vision for the Christian life, where do you look to find your picture of what it looks like to live as a follower of Jesus? If Christianity were only – or primarily – … Continue reading →

Posted in Salvation, Spirituality | 1 Comment

Small Town Living

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

I just ran across this Chesterton quote at Alexander Pruss’s blog: Chesterton says, “It is not fashionable to say much nowadays of the advantages of the small community. We are told that we must go in for large empires and … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Diversity | 4 Comments

Interesting People

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

In my line of work I get to meet many interesting people. Some of the most interesting over the years have been World War 2 veterans. My dad was a naval advisor in Korea back in the early 1970s. Since … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, War | 2 Comments

Dark Knight thoughts

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

If you haven’t seen the movie, and don’t want any hints of what happens, don’t read any further. I saw the movie yesterday with my two oldest children. Here are a few thoughts: At the end, Batman was reckoned a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Knight, Jesus, Movies | 1 Comment

“That’s nice, preacher”

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

I’m a knowledge and information junkie. I read piles of books. If I had the time and money I’d go to a ministry conference every month. I used to go to more conferences and read more ministry books, but I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in church growth, Evangelism, Leadership, Ministry | 5 Comments

United Methodist Restrictions

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

United Methodists have varying views on restrictions in the church, though there seems to be a strong trajectory against restrictions in general. We emphasize Open Communion. We preach the call of Christ to all to come to salvation. What restrictions … Continue reading →

Posted in United Methodism | 1 Comment

Two Big Mistakes

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

In my years of ministry (mostly in East Texas), I’ve come to see two big mistakes the church has made. One mistake is characteristic of my own Methodist tradition, the other characteristic of the dominant Protestant tradition of my region, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ministry, Salvation, United Methodism | 7 Comments