Reimagining the Institution as a Faithful Neighbor Every church has an address. Not every church knows its neighborhood. For three days in … [Read more...] about The Church Has an Address
Stop Borrowing Someone Else’s Words
The vocabulary you already have is more powerful than any outreach language you could import Somewhere along the way, someone on your staff brought … [Read more...] about Stop Borrowing Someone Else’s Words
The Silence Between Your Members and Your Neighbors
The Silence Between Your Members and Your Neighbors Your church isn't unfriendly. It's afraid of a very specific moment. Watch a Sunday morning … [Read more...] about The Silence Between Your Members and Your Neighbors
Your Congregation Isn’t the Finish Line
The one-word shift that changes how outreach actually works Picture the outreach strategy most churches run without ever writing it down: get … [Read more...] about Your Congregation Isn’t the Finish Line
The Program Wasn’t the Problem | The Ripple Effect
Why your last three outreach initiatives didn't stick — and what that actually says about your church Somewhere in your church office, there's a … [Read more...] about The Program Wasn’t the Problem | The Ripple Effect
The Grace of Changing Our Minds
What do faithful people do when experience exposes something their inherited map cannot adequately explain? When I was a boy, Sunday night church … [Read more...] about The Grace of Changing Our Minds
When Reflection Isn’t Enough: A Bridge to Deeper Assessment
Throughout this series, we’ve made the case for reflection. But sometimes reflection alone is not enough. Slow down. Listen beneath the surface. … [Read more...] about When Reflection Isn’t Enough: A Bridge to Deeper Assessment
After the Conflict: How Churches Rebuild Trust and Clarify Who They Are
After church conflict, most congregations assume the goal is resolution. But resolution is rarely the finish line—it’s the doorway. Once tension … [Read more...] about After the Conflict: How Churches Rebuild Trust and Clarify Who They Are
Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust
In this fourth session of the Beyond Fight or Flight series, we explore practical leadership skills that help congregations lower anxiety and move … [Read more...] about Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust