As part of our work with congregations who are engaging in the process of imagining their future, we invite them to first look back and connect with … [Read more...] about Worth Fighting Over
Do you ever change your mind?
I recently listened to a friend as he described the challenge his church had faced as they navigated a difficult congregational decision. It was no … [Read more...] about Do you ever change your mind?
Reclaiming Enthusiasm
Ready for a vocabulary lesson? Stagnant. Boring. Aimless. Tired.Tepid. What do these words describe? You? Your minister? Your church? Your Sunday … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Enthusiasm
It Goes Without Saying
Have you learned that nothing “goes without saying” anymore? That sobering truth runs counter to our tendency to think there are some universally … [Read more...] about It Goes Without Saying
The 8 Deadly Sins of the Church
All organizations, including churches, have a reason for being. Only a few actually know that reason and articulate it and live into it. Sometimes … [Read more...] about The 8 Deadly Sins of the Church
Cultivating a Culture of Call
Nearly all observers of the 21st century church in America agree that the next generation of leadership is a cause for concern. Many write, blog, … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Culture of Call
Remembering a Staff Colleague
I’m conducting a memorial service this week for a former staff colleague, and it has caused me to give thought to what makes for a healthy … [Read more...] about Remembering a Staff Colleague
When I Become Pope of the Protestant Church
Flying home from a recent teaching/mission trip to a third world country, I sank into an exhausted sleep and dreamed a vivid dream. In my dream, I was … [Read more...] about When I Become Pope of the Protestant Church
Our Mission Gap
When a congregation wants to get, stay or remain healthy, one of the key questions it asks has to do with the balance between its internal and an … [Read more...] about Our Mission Gap