Category Archives: Ministry

Which Church Would You Rather Attend?

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Richard Heyduck

From the Wall Street Journal [“In Europe, God is (Not) Dead,” by Andrew Higgins]: Consider the scene on a recent Sunday at Stockholm’s Hedvig Eleonara Church, a parish of the Church of Sweden, a Lutheran institution that until 2000 was … Continue reading →

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Chicken

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Richard Heyduck

I live in Camp County, Texas. The World Headquarters of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation is on the northern edge of the county. Lots of chickens live (and die) here.  Chickens are big business here. Pilgrims and the supporting industries are the … Continue reading →

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Willow Creek Arts Conference

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Richard Heyduck

I’m a pastor of a small town church in the middle of nowhere (as far as conferences go). While I see dozens of theology, philosophy, ministry and leadership conferences I’d like to attend, my budget – time and money – … Continue reading →

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How do you know good preaching when you hear it?

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Richard Heyduck

As a preacher, I have an ongoing concern for preaching well. Rarely do I think I’ve done well enough – I can usually think of something I should have left unsaid, or something I should have said, or said differently. … Continue reading →

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