It’s evident that faith communities and their leaders, clergy and laity, face daunting challenges, so daunting that we sometimes don’t know what to … [Read more...] about What To Do When We Don’t Know What to Do
Origin of the Species.
The origin of the species, well, not exactly. But the origin of ANIMAL FARM - a popular game for church assessment brought to you by PneuMatrix. … [Read more...] about Origin of the Species.
Spiritual Rhythm in the Midst of Bustle and Activity
As I began to prepare for this blog post, I had just come out of a staff meeting where everyone was sharing how they were gearing up for fall. There … [Read more...] about Spiritual Rhythm in the Midst of Bustle and Activity
Five Reasons to Still Love the Church
Last month marked fifty years since I enrolled in a theological school to prepare for a life in ministry. I can honestly say, after all these … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Still Love the Church
Seven Risks Worth Taking
On September 13, 2022, Pew Research released a report modeling the potential future of Christianity in the United States. In it, they … [Read more...] about Seven Risks Worth Taking
On Not Losing Heart
It had been one of “those” Sundays: the sermon misfired, the choir was off-key, the chair of deacons mentioned a member who complained she didn’t get … [Read more...] about On Not Losing Heart
7 Reasons Why Self-Care Must Be a Priority
When self-care falls by the wayside, ministry can become a lot like swimming against the tide. Making time for self-care must be a priority. Have … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why Self-Care Must Be a Priority
Tips for the Pastor Search Committee Process
There are several ways a church search committee process can go when it comes to choosing a pastor. The right approach coupled with heeding God’s … [Read more...] about Tips for the Pastor Search Committee Process
The Flip Side of the Bivocational Coin
The treasurer reported that everything looked good. Giving was slightly exceeding our budgeted needs and financial obligations. Immediately, there … [Read more...] about The Flip Side of the Bivocational Coin
