Category Archives: christian

Case Study: Meet the People

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back to our case study of FCC. Today we get to know a little more about the congregation… Out of the 60 members of FCC, roughly 35% are young adults ranging from 18 to 35 years of age, roughly … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Initial Recommendations

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

Well, here we are again sitting around the conference table, getting ready to make a couple of recommendations to our brothers at Franklin Christian Church. FIRST: The Leadership Team needs to get together and craft a Biblical Vision Statement for … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Leadership Basics

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back to the conference room for today’s discussion about leadership basics.These basic ideas pertain not only to our case study of Franklin Christian Church, but to any leader anywhere, and if this was a book rather than a series … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Meeting the Leadership

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today we’ve moved into the next step in our case study of Franklin Christian Church (FCC) in Franklin, Illinois, and as promised yesterday, we will meet the leadership in this episode. If you haven’t seen the first few posts in … Continue reading →

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A Town, Like Any Other Town

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s where I’ve been for the last week, a town just like another thousand towns in a thousand other places. There’s really nothing obvious to tell you that this little town is any different from all the rest. It’s called … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Eve…Ever!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

I was 10 years old on December 24, 1968: Christmas Eve! I was sure excited, as any self-respecting 10-year-old would be on Christmas Eve, but that year was to be different for me. My family didn’t watch TV on … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Among Us

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

“The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:11-12 We usually don’t think of the greatest in our midst as being our … Continue reading →

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Killing Time

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last Night I was informed by She Who Must be Obeyed that I would be attending her office Christmas part. As “She” is very well aware, I don’t like parties! Quite naturally, we were required to be there a couple … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Jesus

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over … Continue reading →

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Finding Shelter

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Where do we find shelter? In modern life, people seek shelter and refuge in many places, for instance many seek it in money and possessions. Others might seek it in a relationship with a loved one, while others might seek … Continue reading →