“Yes, but…” Two of the most dangerous words in a minister’s vocabulary. Two of the most destructive words a congregation will ever utter. “Yes, … [Read more...] about The Two Most Dangerous Words
Marketing Love
Did you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night? Not only did we have a thrilling game and an extravagant half-time show, but the commercials were a … [Read more...] about Marketing Love
Time to Rethink Everything
By Jim Kitchens CHC Consultant When I was the pastor of Second Presbyterian in Nashville, one of my friends was the pastor of a thriving tall steeple … [Read more...] about Time to Rethink Everything
Let’s Share This Mess
It doesn’t happen every day, but sometimes I buckle down and cook dinner for my husband and three teenagers. It’s a lot of effort, but it’s almost … [Read more...] about Let’s Share This Mess
Our Hidden Addiction
You know all too well that our society is prone to addictions. We do nearly everything to excess. Not just the obvious culprits: alcohol, gambling, … [Read more...] about Our Hidden Addiction
For Ministers About to Start…Or About To Give Up
Travis Collins, a member of the Center for Healthy Churches team, wrote a book titled For Ministers About to Start…Or About To Give Up (TCP). The … [Read more...] about For Ministers About to Start…Or About To Give Up
Sometimes Its Just a Matter of Showing Up
It was really such a simple plan. The group would meet at my house at 4:30 for coffee and dessert and then head off together to the nursing home at 6 … [Read more...] about Sometimes Its Just a Matter of Showing Up
Vision and Venture at Advent
It was Vaclev Havel who described the dilemma every leader has with the issue of vision. “Vision is not enough; it must be combined with venture. It … [Read more...] about Vision and Venture at Advent
The Light Shines in the Darkness
David Hull Southeast Coordinator for The Center for Healthy Churches Have you ever wondered why Christmas always seems to be happening at night? … [Read more...] about The Light Shines in the Darkness