I am fascinated by the things that turn out to have retro appeal. People warn you not to get rid of your old clothes (the classic case being … [Read more...] about Watching the Future Emerge Together
Are you living on the right side of Easter?
Easter changes everything. Like no other part of the Christian faith, the story of Easter is at the heart of what makes our faith unique and … [Read more...] about Are you living on the right side of Easter?
What’s Right with the Church?
Sometimes a book ends up in your hands at just the right time with just the right words. Reading that kind of book is like meeting with a mentor or … [Read more...] about What’s Right with the Church?
Who’s Your Scrum Master?
PierreSelim / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 / GFDL The game of rugby uses an iconic formation called a Scrum, players with arms linked around one … [Read more...] about Who’s Your Scrum Master?
Are we a movement or a program?
For the last half of the 20th century in America, local churches functioned as programmatic centers of activity. Embedded in a supportive churched and … [Read more...] about Are we a movement or a program?
Dreaming of Vitality
A friend recently had surgery and we wanted to send flowers as she recuperated. Kathy asked: “What do you think…a bouquet of flowers or a … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Vitality
12 Healthy Trends Emerging in Revitalizing Churches
There are a lot of adjectives that can be used to describe churches: Vibrant churches, mega churches, healthy churches, dying churches, transitioning … [Read more...] about 12 Healthy Trends Emerging in Revitalizing Churches
Being Constrained Doesn’t Have to Mean Being Stuck
One of the most significant “leadership” books I’ve read in the last couple of years is A Beautiful Constraint: How to Transform Your Limitations into … [Read more...] about Being Constrained Doesn’t Have to Mean Being Stuck
Blind Spots and Headaches
Have you ever experienced a migraine headache? Across my life, I have struggled with occasional migraines. Thankfully, they have diminished in both … [Read more...] about Blind Spots and Headaches