For some churches, Vacation Bible School is still one of the most important and well-done events of the church year. But more churches should be … [Read more...] about Dreaming New VBS Dreams
Pastor, Please Stop!
Becoming an effective, emotionally intelligent pastor requires more than delivering a good sermon, making timely hospital visits, and scheduling … [Read more...] about Pastor, Please Stop!
Our Specialty Is…
One of my favorite restaurant chains is Rosa Mexicano. It is not one of the order-by-number kind of Mexican restaurants, but a fancier kind of Mexican … [Read more...] about Our Specialty Is…
5 Reasons We Should Complain
As a minister and a father, I’m accustomed to hearing people complain, especially my kids. Such phrases as, “I don’t want to go to bed,” or “This … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons We Should Complain
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
What the gloomy predictions about church overlook
Are you tired of the doomsday rhetoric about the church in America? Have you noticed that the bandwagon of those predicting the imminent demise of … [Read more...] about What the gloomy predictions about church overlook
The Ox Bow Lake Church
A friend was recently talking about an organization that is struggling to adapt to some very necessary changes. While not a church, the observation … [Read more...] about The Ox Bow Lake Church
Is Your Church a Corvette?
One effect of growing up in 20th century America is that I love cars. Early on, I got the fever. Played with them as a kid, worked on them, collected … [Read more...] about Is Your Church a Corvette?
The Conflict Pandemic
Whenever I address a group about the work our organization does, I mention that one of our frequent calls is to help a congregation, staff, … [Read more...] about The Conflict Pandemic
