When a congregation wants to get, stay or remain healthy, one of the key questions it asks has to do with the balance between its internal and an … [Read more...] about The Unbalanced Church
Confession from a Consultant
Time for a confession. Let me tell you a consultant’s dirty little secret: congregational strategic planning is frequently a waste of time and can be … [Read more...] about Confession from a Consultant
The tired arms of ministers
A friend recently shared with me a daily devotion that pointed out the story in Exodus 17 regarding Moses’ arms. Remember? As long as Moses held his … [Read more...] about The tired arms of ministers
When you pastor the Titanic
What if you knew that your congregation was on a collision course with its demise? What would you do? Who would you tell? How would it change the way … [Read more...] about When you pastor the Titanic
Intervention
Intervention is an award-winning reality show about addiction and the extraordinary lengths it can take to face one’s unhealthy compulsions. Each … [Read more...] about Intervention
High Anxiety
Anyone feeling anxious? A better question: anyone NOT feeling anxious? God’s people in the 21st century suffer a serious malady. We mouth the words … [Read more...] about High Anxiety
Your Church Can Make You Healthier
Our 10-month-old grandson recently went through a medical emergency. His immune system was compromised and his body was under assault from an … [Read more...] about Your Church Can Make You Healthier
