i always try to make my sunday posts about God or my chrisitan walk. this one isn't exactly along those lines, but it IS about the church.i came across a blog yesterday asking readers to go over to the mad church disease site and take a survey. i'm usuallly up for a quick online survey but i was more interested in the title. mad church disease - what was that? one click later, i was there.
the name mad church disease is actually the name of a book being written by anne jackson. it's about church and ministry burnout. i was intrigued... very intrigued.
i don't know most of my readers well enough to know if this would be interesting to anyone, but it might be worth taking a look at. for one thing, anne is gathering information through three different surveys. if you are currently or have been working for a church (paid or volunteer), or married to someone who is currently or have been working for a church, you could help her out by filling out one of the surveys. they're short and easy.
i also found the author's bio very interesting. i'm not sure how much of her personal story will be included in the book, but she definitely has a story to tell. she also has a personal blog. again, some good reading. i encourage you to check out both sites.
reading from anne's blog has stirred up some deep emotions. i have a long and tangled history with the church. i could be sitting here as a completely different person with a completely different attitude toward the church and God. but God had something else in mind and didn't stop pursuing me. i am so glad He didn't give up on me. i can't imagine my life without Him in it.
thank you, dear Lord, for loving me in a way that i still can't fathom. thank you for the many blessings you've given me and for filling my life with joy. amen.
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link of the day:
http://www.klove.com/Ministry/WallOfPrayer.aspx
Interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteSusan
I will check out the website. I don't think I fall into those categories that you mentioned but am always interested in stuff happening in the church.
ReplyDeletei wanted to say thanks for the link and also the comments you've left...my email has exploded lately so i apologize for not saying hey sooner! but a HUUUUGE thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteGod gave His only Son for us wretched sinners, He would never give up on us. Praise God!
ReplyDeleteI will have to check out that website.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with me what you have for breakfast. Honey Bunches of Oats is another one of our favorites! Maybe I should rethink this whole no cold cereal thing..hehee.
Kelli