Bethesda Lutheran Communities

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

I’m Unemployed. Should I Still Tithe?

I grew up in the Church, and I have always been taught the principle of tithing. For years, I’ve faithfully given 10 percent of my income to church, but I

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great church<br>As a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people. Not everyone will have every quality, but it’s the combination of each of them in people that builds a great church.<br>Great church members:<br>Believe and love God’s Word.<br>Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

Five Essential Steps to Community Action

There are five essential steps that you should consider when moving a community to action. While there are other steps involved, generally informed by the depth and uniqueness of each project and community, these five steps can provide a good outline to your community action.

Community Action Increases Skills

A single father was experiencing financial hardships due to the limited wages he earned at his job and faithfully paying his child support e...

Finding Community Service Opportunities that Match Your Interests

Finding community service opportunities that match your interests can be difficult for many high school students.

Community Service and Take Action Projects: What’s the Difference? Girl Scouts

Your troop can take immediate and long-term action in your community--find out how!

5 Tips for Networking Through Community Service

Networking through community service is a win-win situation.

Find Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for community service opportunities near you? Search from over 7,000 volunteer ideas with Create the Good's volunteer search.

Community Service Benefits of Volunteer Work to Feed the Hungry

Community service work and volunteering spread goodwill to those in need and benefits those who give, particularly those who feed the hungry. Volunteering is good for all involved.

Venture Community Services offers wellness bonuses

People who work in the human services industry usually aren't in it for the big salaries. But feeling valued by your employer makes up for some of that shortfall, or so goes the philosophy at Venture Community Services, based in Sturbridge.

Rescue Mission benefits from Girard community service garden

Can Community Service Help You Get Hired?

Executives from Chipotle and Gordmans share their best tips on how to use community service experience to help you land a job.

Do I have to Participate in Corporate Community Service Events?

Q. My company has many community service events for a variety of causes. Some I support and others aren’t that meaningful to me.

70 Community Service Project Ideas

Whether it’s collecting, teaching, volunteering, or something else, find an idea that inspires you to get out there and serve your community.

4 Summertime Community Service Project Ideas for Your DECA Chapter

Summertime is the perfect time to take action in the community service category.