The pastor who built your last decade of ministry success is probably the wrong hire for your next decade. This isn't a criticism of faithful … [Read more...] about Stop Hiring for Yesterday: Structure Your Church for Tomorrow
Before You Make a Plan, Name the Pain
The rural congregation represented 130 years of history in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, with about 150 active members. Its leadership agreed … [Read more...] about Before You Make a Plan, Name the Pain
5 Organizational Pitfalls That Keep Churches Stuck
Henry Ford cautioned, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” Henry Ford wasn’t talking about … [Read more...] about 5 Organizational Pitfalls That Keep Churches Stuck
Facing Reality: The First Step in Visioning for Your Church’s Future
Denial is not just a river in Egypt. It’s one of those quotes that isn’t in the Bible but should be. The human capacity for denying reality … [Read more...] about Facing Reality: The First Step in Visioning for Your Church’s Future
Discernment Is Not a Task—It’s a Spiritual Muscle
Church leaders today are navigating a rapidly changing world. The next ten years will bring new challenges, complex decisions, and spiritual … [Read more...] about Discernment Is Not a Task—It’s a Spiritual Muscle
Things Jesus Never Said
There are some things you will just never hear. Ever seen those lists? "On tonight’s news, we have nothing but good and uplifting stories to … [Read more...] about Things Jesus Never Said
Listening for the Still Small Voice
When we at CHC do a visioning process with churches, we always start by explaining to the congregation that the work we are doing together is more … [Read more...] about Listening for the Still Small Voice
A New Year’s Revolution
Recently I read the best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo. I’m a … [Read more...] about A New Year’s Revolution
On Retirement
I admit it - I am anal. A classic “Type A.” I’ve tested as a conscientious personality style, the characteristics of which include: not resting … [Read more...] about On Retirement
