March 29, 2018
by Eric Loyer
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Lenten Devotionals
The term "Maundy Thursday" is not a term that is used often. In this devotional from John Piper's "Love to the Uttermost", he describes the biblical roots of this most powerful day in the history of our redemption...
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March 25, 2018
by Eric Loyer
| Tags: Resurrection, baptisms, Good Friday, Maundy, Week, Passion, easter
The Passion Week, aka the week leading up to Easter, usually presents the church with extra opportunities to gather for corporate worship. I am merely suggesting that we should take advantage of those opportunities. ...
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February 4, 2018
by Eric Loyer
| Tags: discipleship, planting, church
A few words on why "reproducing" can't be an optional part of the mission. It should go without saying, but here are a few words to why it should not be left "unsaid" ...
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November 10, 2017
by Eric Loyer
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Race and Justice
If you watch the news or engage any areas of social media or just look around, it is clear that there are areas of racial tension and injustice in this nation and many of these issues have been polarizing in the church rather than bringing unity. It is nearly impossible to engage the topic without offending someone who sees things differently. It is further complicated b...
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October 21, 2017
by Eric Loyer
| Tags: church, racial, injustice, justice, tension,
If you watch the news or engage any areas of social media or just look around, it is clear that there are areas of racial tension and injustice in this nation and many of these issues have been polarizing in the church rather than bringing unity. It is nearly impossible to engage the topic without offending someone who sees things differently. It is further complicated b...
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August 15, 2017
by Eric Loyer
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Homeschool Coop | Tags: church, education, culture, school, options
We take a look at our church's role in Christian education. It is an area that often has more questions than answers, so rather than looking at the macro, I will leave that to the "experts" while I try to share a non-experts thoughts on an important matter. ...
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August 1, 2017
by Eric Loyer
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Brick Church Plant | Tags: church planting, network, campus, model, regional networks, one church, multi site
As we get closer each day to our new church plant, we want to use every means possible to help people be as informed and as prayerful as possible as we embark on this new mission. For many, the idea of planting churches is a new concept. Others have perhaps heard about it but never participated and have questions. Others may question the model, things like: "what do you...
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April 3, 2017
by Eric Loyer
| Tags: New life, baptisms, youth, evangelism
This is a time of year where we celebrate new life. Trees are growing new leaves, flowers are in bloom, people are emerging after a long winter. This is also a time where we celebrate the greatest of all New Life, our new life in Christ. ...
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February 17, 2017
by Eric Loyer
| Tags: Chronic Pain, Biblical Perspective
I have done my best to take a look at the issue of "chronic pain" through first and third person lenses. I am my no means an expert on the topic. Nor do I claim to always be victorious in the struggle. These thoughts are my own. That being said, I believe they are in line with what I read in God's Inspired and Holy Word. ...
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January 17, 2017
by Eric Loyer
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Foundations
As we begin a new year at Redeemer Fellowship, the beginning of our first full year as a church, we are going to use this time to restate the foundational truths that join us together as a church. We strongly encourage each member of the body to read these posts, as they give us opportunity to reinforce what is shared from the pulpit and to take added time and care to cla...
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January 15, 2017
by Eric Loyer
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Foundations
As we begin a new year at Redeemer Fellowship, the beginning of our first full year as a church, we are going to use this time to restate the foundational truths that join us together as a church. We strongly encourage each member of the body to read these posts, as they give us opportunity to reinforce what is shared from the pulpit and to take added time and care to cla...
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January 12, 2017
by Eric Loyer
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Foundations
As we begin a new year at Redeemer Fellowship, the beginning of our first full year as a church, we are going to use this time to restate the foundational truths that join us together as a church. We strongly encourage each member of the body to read these posts, as they give us opportunity to reinforce what is shared from the pulpit and to take added time and care to cla...
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January 10, 2017
by Eric Loyer
| Tags: foundation, multiplication, planting, Mission, vision
As we begin a new year at Redeemer Fellowship, the beginning of our first full year as a church, we are going to use this time to restate the foundational truths that join us together as a church. We strongly encourage each member of the body to read these posts, as they give us opportunity to reinforce what is shared from the pulpit and to take added time and care to cla...
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December 24, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Advent
This Christmas, we finished our Advent Series by taking a Biblical Theology approach, tracing the themes of the birth narrative and the themes of "rescue" from cover to cover in the Word. Merry Christmas to all....
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September 13, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Community Groups
As we prepare to kick off our Community Groups, people have had a variety of questions. This is a copy of what we have sent to each of the community group leaders, and we wanted to put it out to the church so we are all on the same page and to do our best to answer any questions. ...
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September 1, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Healthy church culture | Tags: healthy pastors, burnout, rethink pastoral ministry
As I enter year 12 of being in pastoral ministry, I am noticing a sad reality. Many who began when I did are no longer along for the ride. It is sad and it is sobering. This series is aimed at rethinking how we view the pastoral ministry, calling and vocation. There has been much written about how a pastor is to relate to their congregation, but tragically little aimed...
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July 22, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Church Marriage | Tags: Church merger, Bible School, VBS
We just finished our 2016 VBS, but I couldn't help but think how God used the 2015 VBS to set in motion a unique work of God on the Jersey Shore. ...
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July 9, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Healthy church culture
As I enter year 12 of being in pastoral ministry, I am noticing a sad reality. Many who began when I did are no longer along for the ride. It is sad and it is sobering. This series is aimed at rethinking how we view the pastoral ministry, calling and vocation. There has been much written about how a pastor is to relate to their congregation, but tragically little aimed...
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July 7, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Healthy church culture | Tags: pastoral, burnout, Expectations, healthy, ministry
As I enter year 12 of being in pastoral ministry, I am noticing a sad reality. Many who began when I did are no longer along for the ride. It is sad and it is sobering. This series is aimed at rethinking how we view the pastoral ministry, calling and vocation. There has been much written about how a pastor is to relate to their congregation, but tragically little aimed...
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May 24, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Devotional
I just returned from a needed and fruitful vacation. Sometimes, its when we "stop doing" that God shows us things about Himself, and ourselves that we could be in danger of missing ...
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February 24, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Church Marriage
As we prepare to move into our new home I'd love to share some thoughts on what humility and the heart of God look so we can join Him in His work here on the Shore. ...
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February 24, 2016
by Eric Loyer
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Church Marriage
In coming together as two separate churches from two different backgrounds, and becoming one family, language matters. When we take greater care to have our language and imagery be grounded in Scripture, it is easier to make a direct connection to God's Wisdom (what James refers to as "Wisdom from above (James 3:17)" rather than leaning on the wisdom of man and "hoping" G...
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