Stability is the focus of most Christian congregations. Two thousand years of tradition in belief and practices are not easily altered. The world in … [Read more...] about Living in the Flux of Constant Change: Part 2
About Larry McSwain
Larry L. McSwain is a long-time educator at McAfee School of Theology, Shorter College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He specializes in congregational research and training others in strategy planning processes and conflict ministry. He is also a coach for CHC. Learn more about Larry McSwain. He is in the CHC-Southeast region. He can be reached at LarryM@chchurches.org.
Articles by Larry McSwain
Some Things Never Change: Part 1 of 2
Looking backwards is occasionally necessary to understanding the present or future. My first experience in working as a congregational consultant was … [Read more...] about Some Things Never Change: Part 1 of 2
How Do We Describe a Healthy Church?
January is a typical month for giving attention to one’s body after the gluttony of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The airwaves are full of … [Read more...] about How Do We Describe a Healthy Church?
Is Your Church Enlarging Its Bandwidth?
It was a simple question from a CHC colleague: “Larry, do you have enough bandwidth to help me with a church staff analysis?” Initially, I had no idea … [Read more...] about Is Your Church Enlarging Its Bandwidth?
Congregational Staffing for Healthy Futures
Post by Larry McSwain. Most American congregations face a painful reality. David T. Olson has established clearly that no more than 17 … [Read more...] about Congregational Staffing for Healthy Futures
