Several years ago, we tried something radical on Wednesday evenings at our church. Over the course of five weeks, we had prayer meeting. This was not … [Read more...] about Asleep at Church
The #metoo Movement and the Church
#MeToo, a social media movement that began in November 2017, has ignited awareness of and accountability for sexual harassment. This new awareness of … [Read more...] about The #metoo Movement and the Church
Two Ways to Say the Same Thing
Not many people quote Chuck Colson and William Sloane Coffin in the same breath. That is one of the problems in the church today. We draw lines in the … [Read more...] about Two Ways to Say the Same Thing
Necessary Leaders
I have known dozens of churches well. Some I served; some were served by colleagues. Others were neighboring congregations. A few of these churches … [Read more...] about Necessary Leaders
Healthy Team Member, Healthy Teams, Healthy Organizations
“Healthy organizations need healthy staff teams”. Sounds right, I guess. Is it true that all successful organizations, in fact, have a healthy … [Read more...] about Healthy Team Member, Healthy Teams, Healthy Organizations
King David and Church Culture
In I Samuel 24-28, we read about a major set of events in David's relationship with King Saul. It was a rocky relationship at best. Saul's … [Read more...] about King David and Church Culture
Making a List & Checking It Twice: 3 Must Do’s for Your Church This Christmas
Santa’s not the only one making last minute adjustments to his Christmas plans these days. At least he shouldn’t be. As church leaders we know that … [Read more...] about Making a List & Checking It Twice: 3 Must Do’s for Your Church This Christmas
Our Mission Gap
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 Our Mission Gap
What Happened to our MO-JO?
On a cold November night a few years ago I shepherded a meeting with the “best and brightest” leaders in a 100-year-old congregation. The church … [Read more...] about What Happened to our MO-JO?
