While engaged in a conversation with some of my closest colleagues about the changes and challenges of pastoral ministry, Bill Wilson, Director of the … [Read more...] about 21st Century Ministry: Like Growing Potatoes on Mars
The Ox Bow Lake Church
A friend was telling me about an organization that is struggling to adapt to some very necessary changes. While not a church, the observation she made … [Read more...] about The Ox Bow Lake Church
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
Learn by Going
Dear Friends, I’m writing you to invite you to join us at Disney World in 2017 for a great immersive learning experience for church leaders (both … [Read more...] about Learn by Going
Connecting the Dots Outside the Boundaries
Every week it seems someone is blogging about the obstacles the 21st century church faces—the rise of the “nones,” the decline in frequency of … [Read more...] about Connecting the Dots Outside the Boundaries
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
The hardest issues we face
One of the most helpful insights I have gained in recent years for understanding the leadership culture of congregational life is the concept of … [Read more...] about The hardest issues we face
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
A new ministerial role
For centuries the church has taken Ephesians 4 to heart and suggested that there are five primary roles for a minister to fulfill. Modern ministers … [Read more...] about A new ministerial role
