The King James Version recently made the news, even if was “fake news.” This week, the Babylonian Bee (a satirical site that focuses most of its humor toward the church with titles like, “Worship Drummer Throws Drumstick Out To Lucky Screaming Fan” or “‘Church Foyer Coffee’ Keurig K-Cup Flavor Now Available”)…
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Solid Proof of Church Geekhood: Finding the Best Church
Where should I go today? Recently, I was in Asheville, NC. I had a retreat commitment at a Baptist church for Saturday night. I had another Baptist regional gathering commitment for Sunday afternoon. This meant I had Sunday morning “free.” I had no commitments to speak or teach or merely be present…
What’s Your Story?
There are five elements to a good story: 1. Characters 2. Setting 3. Plot 4. Conflict 5. Resolution How does this relate to our Bible Study class? Are we sharing our stories with one another? Too often, our sharing stops with the first three elements. For example, “My father…
Tradition
Our family tradition is to attend the Easter sunrise service at Home Moravian Church in Old Salem each year. Last year, it was cold! Some years it is raining. But this year, it was an absolutely beautiful morning. Thousands of persons gathered to listen to the readings and songs, to walk…
No more “Sunday School answers”
Last week, our lesson was taken from Amos 8:1-14. As we neared the end of the passage and the lesson, we came to Amos’s warning that if the people did not repent of the way they were treating the poor, the land would suffer and their souls would suffer a drought. I…
Alphabet of Errors: How to Teach the Bible Better
Coming very soon! My new book, The Alphabet of Errors. This book is for all who teach the Bible, whether in a Sunday School class, a weekday study, or a Wednesday night prayer meeting. “With over 30 years worth of teaching experience, Rick Jordan has learned what works – and…
About me – Teaching the Bible
When I was a junior in high school, I was “voluntold” to lead the sixth-grade boys’ Sunday School class. I had a good time on some Sundays. Other weeks, it was a real struggle! That began decades of experience teaching youth and adults. Over those years, I have learned…
