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Ministry technology can be the biggest help or hindrance to your church and its mission.

I was dumbfounded. Could it be true? Could my experience two weeks earlier have prepped my heart and mind for what God had in store?

Sure your communications, media, and tech teams want to do amazing things. So they bring out the fog machines, fancy lights, and the worship leader reaches far beyond the capabilities of the choir or worship team.

Instead of trying to incorporate evangelism, make it a normal part of who you are.

Bicycle donations come in from individuals, recycling events and area bike drop-off locations. To raise funds, the team will sometimes sell some of the best donated bikes at the annual Tacoma Bike Swap event.

“We want people to feel welcome in an atmosphere where they can be real and bring their struggles,” Sibylle says.

I was able to be a good friend to those close to me. My best friend, for thirty years, went through a tough season being accused of something he didn’t do. I was able to support him, encourage him, remind him who he was, and pray for him. He came through his trial by fire, and I’m so happy for him.

Because the church is big on families, many events are geared toward kids, including bull riding for teens; Little Wranglers, an event that lets kids ride a horse, milk a pretend cow, “brand” goats with flour and a mop, and barrel race with stick horses; and a special needs kids rodeo.