This is an issue we are trying to resolve in our congregation. It indeed should be addressed and our leaders are trying to reset the way the Lord's Supper is served. We, too, fell into the "7 second" habit during covid and it breaks my heart that we spend more time listening to someone than we do honoring and proclaiming our Lord

Good afternoon. My name is Sammy Taylor. I attend a congregation in central Pennsylvania. My wife and I moved to the area 13 years ago. The congregation has been without elders for 15 years. I have often discussed our need to reestablishing elders in our "business meetings", but I can't seem to generate any desire with the men. Can you point me in a direction or offer some advice to help us in this goal? I feel I am ready to serve, but of course can not do this alone. We desperately need elders to shepherd the flock.

This is Ken Owens New Johnsonville Church of Christ. I wanted to thank you for sending me the link to Gleaning Mustard Seeds back when you started. I have been encouraged listening to them. I should have sent a note sooner but this week's episode you said you work better with encouragement and I felt it was past time for me to offer some encouragement to you. I like the short and to the point lessons and look forward to hearing them every Monday. Sometimes it's late when I get to them and sometimes time gets away and I have to do some catching up but I always enjoy them. May God continue to bless you and your family in the work in the Kingdom.

Jerrie, you covered many pertinent areas that need to be discussed between elders and future preachers. It was refreshing to hear members included in the discussion. I’m in my 70's and have never heard a sermon or class exploring the issues involved in this subject.

Gwen Z

Jerrie, great mustard seed about group guidelines 😃👏🏻👏🏻

am up grieving over dying family and friends and I am in decline physically and emotionally — am up listening to you pod cast episodes. Your piece on contracts being written should be taught in MBA and Law schools

I have not heard you yet say my favorite mustard seed from you : every fuss in churches boil down to : who is going to sit on the right hand

Good morning Jerrie, I just listened to the first episode of your new podcast. I’ll look forward to hearing the rest. Peggy Coulter sent me the link. You and Gail just keep bringing new things into your lives. What great examples you are in continuing to grow, learn, and teach. Barbara Johnson ❤️

Congratulations to you and Gail! I am really enjoying the podcast. Thanks for all you do. I would criticize but I don’t have anything 😀