Monthly Archives: June 2017

The Strong, But Dangerous, Allure of Denial

Posted on June 27, 2017 by smaxreisert

At Old South, I’ve started talking to the leadership team about beginning to discuss the process (just the process and not yet the content) of considering the future of Old South. How should we talk about, consider, make decisions about … Continue reading →

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The Great Commission in the Old Mainline

Posted on June 16, 2017 by smaxreisert

This past Sunday, the first Sunday after Pentecost aka “Trinity Sunday,” we at Old South focused on the lectionary passage from Matthew—The Great Commission, “go therefore and make disciples of all nations” and “I’ll be with you until the end … Continue reading →

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What Is Church For? Part 2

Posted on June 6, 2017 by smaxreisert

During a recent “faith story” (children’s message) during worship, I talked about the significance of various people in our church and in our worship life at Old South. We began with the “here is the church, here is the steeple” … Continue reading →

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