How would Jesus handle today’s technology? Would he care how many people followed him on Twitter? Would he have a Twitter account at all? What about online church, or pastors who get ordained online? Some people feel the internet has gone too far in replacing person-to-person contact with words on a screen, that these words […]
The horrible cinema shooting in Aurora, Colorado, which left twelve dead and fifty-eight wounded, has revived the gun control debate in the United States. Some church leaders have called for stricter gun control laws, while others have shown apprehension and even outright resistance toward such measures. There are problems with both sides of the argument, […]
Atheists are people who lack belief in gods. It does not necessarily mean that they are irreligious, as some religions do not adhere to a deity. Nonetheless, most atheists are not religious and many people who are not religious are also atheists. Therefore, it is telling that a recent poll by the Pew Center for […]
In this installment in our series on boosting your internet ministry for your online church, we will focus on the social networking site, Google+. We have previously discussed how you can use services like Twitter and Facebook on a Universal Life Church blog article, but lately Google seems to be prioritizing their networking service on […]
During my years as a pastor, I have had the pleasure of counseling many an individual who have wanted to become a pastor. Some of these young men and women are certain ministry is their calling; they want to jump straight in and become a pastor. Others are still mulling it over ask me why […]
An ideal business for someone who loves to travel is a tour service. Knowledge of specific destinations in the area you service is obviously the most important thing a tour guide can offer. Another idea for the potential tour operator or even someone that already operates a tour business is to be ordained as a […]
Online communications are interwoven into the fabric of our daily lives, and it only makes sense to incorporate these communications into our spiritual lives and devotional teachings. The minister who does not accommodate modern technology is the minister who will lose touch with the rising generations. It’s not just the internet-connected youth that need to […]
As a minister ordained online by the Universal Life Church, you need to be aware of the laws governing the jurisdictions in which you will perform rites of the clergy. While your ordination allows you to preach, baptize, conduct a funeral, christen, and perform a wedding, the latter requires you to complete paperwork. The state […]
The Internet is a mainstream phenomenon, and it’s here for the long haul. Though it may seem counter-intuitive at first, any ministry can benefit from embracing the World Wide Web. Used as a vehicle to spread, honor and celebrate God’s word, the Internet becomes a tool with unparalleled reach. The fact is, most people today […]
Many engaged couples ask the question, “Where do I get married?” Although the answer may seem like a difficult one, couples have various locations and ideas for where they can get married. The actual location is solely dependent on the couple’s preferences as well as their budget. There are even options to get married for […]
