I was working with a church in northern California, a church with a long history and many years of vibrant ministry. But now it was struggling. The … [Read more...] about It’s Not Your Fault
What are you hearing in the churches?
My colleague Bob Dale often asks me a simple question: “Bill, what are we hearing out there in the churches?” He knows that every week members of our … [Read more...] about What are you hearing in the churches?
Courage to Become
I’ll never forget August 3, 1995. The family and I were in Destin, Florida with good friends. We vacationed here regularly during the child-rearing … [Read more...] about Courage to Become
Why I Love the Church
My mother-in-law died twenty-five years ago. One of my wife’s brothers, also a pastor, preached the eulogy. His title for his message was, “How the … [Read more...] about Why I Love the Church
Is your church making you healthy or sick?
When our grandson was 10 months old, he underwent a medical emergency. His immune system was compromised and his body was under assault from an … [Read more...] about Is your church making you healthy or sick?
Church Fitness Tracker
Last Christmas my wife and I gave each other personal fitness trackers. These are tools that you wear on your wrist and the tracker will keep count of … [Read more...] about Church Fitness Tracker
Want a Healthier Congregation? Start with Better Meetings
This article originally appeared in Perspectives from Congregational Consulting Group at … [Read more...] about Want a Healthier Congregation? Start with Better Meetings
How Do We Describe a Healthy Church?
January is a typical month for giving attention to one’s body after the gluttony of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The airwaves are full of … [Read more...] about How Do We Describe a Healthy Church?
Agreeable disagreement
It was early in my pastoral ministry. I still thought my primary job was to please people and make them happy, ensure their comfort, and leave them … [Read more...] about Agreeable disagreement
