One of the pressing concerns of 21st century individual and congregational spiritual life is the question of depth. To be blunt, there isn’t much. … [Read more...] about Everyone Needs to Go to Arabia
Pastor Appreciation Month: How to Make Your Pastor’s Day
Barry Howard CHC Coach Senior Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Pensacola, Florida Last week, as more and more cards and notes appeared in my … [Read more...] about Pastor Appreciation Month: How to Make Your Pastor’s Day
What do the Bylaws Say?
By Dr. Mike Queen Co-Coordinator Center for Healthy Churches-Carolinas There are people in every church who are fearful that without adequate bylaws … [Read more...] about What do the Bylaws Say?
Dream with God
I’ve made a transition in recent years in the way I think and talk about God’s will. For many people, the will of God is a mysterious, elusive and … [Read more...] about Dream with God
Loving Our Neighbors
In each of the synoptic gospels, Jesus enters into conversation with a crowd about the traditional summary of the Torah: “You shall love the Lord your … [Read more...] about Loving Our Neighbors
Life by the Clock or Life by the Compass?
Which do you live by: Clock or compass? If the clock dictates, your life is consumed with the immediate and pressing issues of the moment. Clock-life … [Read more...] about Life by the Clock or Life by the Compass?
Church Saboteurs
“Saboteurs” is the word that Steve Bagi gives to the people who intentionally or unintentionally jeopardize both the church’s health and yours. Bagi … [Read more...] about Church Saboteurs
Bringing Good from Evil
Originally posted September 2010 In the midst of the pandemic of conflict swirling through local churches in the 21st century, it is tempting to lose … [Read more...] about Bringing Good from Evil
The Worst of Times–Really?!?
It happens nearly every day for me. It’s the inevitable conversation about the demise of organized religious activities, specifically local … [Read more...] about The Worst of Times–Really?!?
