Monthly Archives: July 2011

How to Start a Lay Church, Principle XI: Tithe… But Not to the Lay Church!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Pastor Foley

When I share the .W lay church model with folks, I find that consistently one of the biggest attractions is that we expect members to tithe, right from the get-go. That’s not your typical church recruitment draw, but our tithe is … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Lay Church, Principle X: Use Volunteer Lay Pastors to Lead Local Churches

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Pastor Foley

It’s hard being a pastor in a traditional church setting. You have to be a theologian, a public speaker, a counselor, a manager, an event planner, a fundraiser, a mediator, a facilities manager, and about a hundred other things. No … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Lay Church, Principle IX: Leave the Kids in the Room with You When You’re Doing Church

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Humanity is mimetic, which is a fancy way of saying that God has wired us to learn by imitation far more than by any other method, whether explanation or training or emotional stimulation. Or coloring book page or Veggie Tales … Continue reading →

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