by Bill Wilson | Jul 30, 2019 | healthy ministry
If asked to identify a favorite New Testament character, most of us go with the predictable and obvious: Barnabbas, Mary, Nathaniel, Peter, Lydia, Timothy, Phoebe. You know the list. Let me remind you of an obscure character who can remind us of an important truth...
by Jayne Davis | May 22, 2019 | healthy ministry
When’s the last time you had a really great staff retreat? I’m not talking about a “working vacation” type of retreat when you were able to knock out a big project free from the distractions of the office and phones. It’s a bonus if the group can...
by Barry Howard | Apr 17, 2019 | healthy ministry
The first time I walked onto the grounds at Augusta National in 2002, I was overcome by the lush beauty. I have been privileged to attend The Masters several times through the years, and on each visit, I am inspired when I step foot on this immaculately...
by Doug Haney | Mar 12, 2019 | healthy ministry
Adult choirs still matter and these faithful singers when at their best contribute to the health of the church. A healthy adult choir both reflects and contributes to church health. What does it mean to have a healthy adult choir and what can ministers of music...
by Sarah WIlson | Jan 3, 2019 | healthy congregation, healthy ministry
Several years ago, we tried something radical on Wednesday evenings at our church. Over the course of five weeks, we had prayer meeting. This was not simply the hospital list prayer meeting, this was honest prayer. One hour of prayer, five weeks in a row. Each week we...
by Steve Scoggin | Dec 4, 2018 | healthy ministry
Take time to listen, really listen, to the hearts, sounds and invitations this season of the year offers. Breathe once to let go, twice to be present and a third time for now what… Lower expectations, heighten relationships… Try to live at the pace of...
