In the Industrial Age, national and regional denominations had a religious monopoly, producing and providing programs for local churches. Pre-planned … [Read more...] about Empowering “If” In Local Congregations
Worth Fighting Over
As part of our work with congregations who are engaging in the process of imagining their future, we invite them to first look back and connect with … [Read more...] about Worth Fighting Over
The Gift of Momentum
As my interview with the Personnel Team of a church looking for an interim pastor came to an end, the chair turned to me and said, “We don’t want to … [Read more...] about The Gift of Momentum
Do you ever change your mind?
I recently listened to a friend as he described the challenge his church had faced as they navigated a difficult congregational decision. It was no … [Read more...] about Do you ever change your mind?
Wanted: Agile Leaders for Seismic Eras
We live in a “blur world.” Leaders are constantly challenged, disrupted, and disoriented by change. With so much turbulence, we’re almost … [Read more...] about Wanted: Agile Leaders for Seismic Eras
Re-Thinking Interim Ministry
Over more than forty years as a pastor and now as an interim pastor and as a congregational and leadership coach, I have had a wide array of … [Read more...] about Re-Thinking Interim Ministry
Living in the Flux of Constant Change: Part 2
Stability is the focus of most Christian congregations. Two thousand years of tradition in belief and practices are not easily altered. The world in … [Read more...] about Living in the Flux of Constant Change: Part 2
Some Things Never Change: Part 1 of 2
Looking backwards is occasionally necessary to understanding the present or future. My first experience in working as a congregational consultant was … [Read more...] about Some Things Never Change: Part 1 of 2
What Future Leaders Do Differently
We live and lead in a dark, chaotic world. But, you’ve noticed that already, haven’t you? How do we, as church leaders, lead effectively in the … [Read more...] about What Future Leaders Do Differently