When self-care falls by the wayside, ministry can become a lot like swimming against the tide. Making time for self-care must be a priority. Have … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why Self-Care Must Be a Priority
Learning to Collaborate x 3
When I started out as a young associate pastor, I was deeply aware of how little I knew about ministry. I wasn’t sure how to lead a … [Read more...] about Learning to Collaborate x 3
7 Traits of Thriving Congregations: Humility
A few years ago Jim Collins (author of Good to Great) partnered with the Harvard Business School to do a study of what he … [Read more...] about 7 Traits of Thriving Congregations: Humility
“How Do You Fire Your Family?” and Other Staff Struggles. . .
Bruce was in his first call to a small town church that professed community and love for each other as primary core values. While they were not … [Read more...] about “How Do You Fire Your Family?” and Other Staff Struggles. . .
Congregational Health and Social Justice
At the Center for Healthy Churches we don’t tend to dwell on controversial topics. We’re an organization that focuses on congregational best … [Read more...] about Congregational Health and Social Justice
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
Ten Things Churches Can Learn from The Masters
The first time I walked onto the grounds at Augusta National in 2002, I was overcome by the lush beauty. I have been privileged to attend … [Read more...] about Ten Things Churches Can Learn from The Masters
Healthy Adult Choirs (Still) Matter
Adult choirs still matter and these faithful singers when at their best contribute to the health of the church. A healthy adult choir both … [Read more...] about Healthy Adult Choirs (Still) Matter
Asleep at Church
Several years ago, we tried something radical on Wednesday evenings at our church. Over the course of five weeks, we had prayer meeting. This was not … [Read more...] about Asleep at Church
