Imagine a community in steady decline. There are fewer and fewer people and revenues are declining. Young families, especially, are missing. There is … [Read more...] about What Can We Learn from America’s Cities
What Churches Can Learn from Universities
Churches are not the only institutions wrestling with the transition from a tradition-bound orientation toward a more relevant contemporary life. In … [Read more...] about What Churches Can Learn from Universities
People of the Well
The story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 is remarkable on numerous fronts. More ink is devoted to Joseph’s story than any other character in the bible … [Read more...] about People of the Well
Breaking Our Addiction
I recently visited an impressive coffee shop in a southern city and noticed a sign above the counter that said simply: “We appreciate your … [Read more...] about Breaking Our Addiction
The Case of the Declining Congregation
It is becoming a consistent scenario in our work with conflicted churches. Anxious congregations overreact to symptomatic issues and cause great harm … [Read more...] about The Case of the Declining Congregation
Lessons from the Rumble Strips
You’ve probably been helped by a rumble strip. You know, the series of grooved cuts in the pavement just off the right side of the road that rattles … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Rumble Strips
Small things make a difference
Let’s eat grandpa. Let’s eat, grandpa. It’s true, correct punctuation can save a life. A comma is so very small, just a smudge of ink between two … [Read more...] about Small things make a difference
Headwinds Help Us Fly: Can resistance in church be an asset?
I had a first-ever experience recently flying out of New York’s LaGuardia airport. The weather was deteriorating, but we boarded our flight on time, … [Read more...] about Headwinds Help Us Fly: Can resistance in church be an asset?
Making Sense of Change
Everywhere I look, I see transitions underway as we close out 2013. Whether it be friends in the news business, local congregations, ministers in … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Change
