Researchers at Harvard University recently completed a study of the factors that lead to a healthier, longer life. Using life-style questionnaires and … [Read more...] about Five Healthy Habits
Intervention for Churches and Clergy
Intervention is an award-winning reality show about addiction and the extraordinary lengths it can take to face one’s unhealthy compulsions. Each … [Read more...] about Intervention for Churches and Clergy
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
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate: Part 2
In part one of this two-part column, I wrote that healthy churches give considerable attention to a full process of communication that includes: … [Read more...] about Communicate, Communicate, Communicate: Part 2
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Pastors and other ministers want to know the best practices of a healthy church. Here’s one: healthy churches communicate well. They recognize it is … [Read more...] about Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
A New Digital Covenant
Have you ever: Sent a text that the recipient misinterpreted? Wondered how to decipher an angry sounding email you received? Congratulated … [Read more...] about A New Digital Covenant
Five Communication Mistakes Your Church is Probably Making
“Communication works for those who work at it.” - John Powell What are churches doing wrong when it comes to effective communication strategies? … [Read more...] about Five Communication Mistakes Your Church is Probably Making
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
When Trust Is Lost…What Then?
In a recent article, CHC Ministry Partner David Brubaker, Associate Professor at Eastern Mennonite University, wrote: “Trust in our institutions-and … [Read more...] about When Trust Is Lost…What Then?
