All our needs were met. Instructions were clear and signage was excellent. Gracious and competent attendants directed us through the gargantuan parking lot, waving us into a… read more

One time I went to a friend’s church for a momentous occasion: She was going to be baptized! She had been attending a small, older United Methodist congregation. She chose… read more

"Just take APS and you can't miss us! We're on APS," said the person on the phone. "APS? What is that?" I asked. "Oh, uhm, it's the street that we're on." "The street's name? How… read more

Nothing makes me feel more anxious and nervous than being bombarded all at once by people I don't know just because I worshipped with them. Don't get me wrong: I like warm and… read more

A couple of Saturdays ago, my wife took me to the Ole Miss vs. Missouri basketball game for my birthday. During the half-time show, they gave a randomly selected member of the… read more

Open the doors. Turn on the lights. Ensure the pulpit has a glass of water for the preacher. For many churches, these three things are the first tasks of a routine Sunday… read more