On September 13, 2022, Pew Research released a report modeling the potential future of Christianity in the United States. In it, they … [Read more...] about Seven Risks Worth Taking
7 Suggestions For Preventing Conflict Before It Happens
As surely as we can expect thunderstorms in the summer, hurricanes in the fall, and blizzards in the winter, the Church is about to experience a … [Read more...] about 7 Suggestions For Preventing Conflict Before It Happens
The Real Rules of Military Leaders
A church leader in another community told me about his former pastor, who had taken an assessment of his leadership style. The results showed that … [Read more...] about The Real Rules of Military Leaders
A Brief Call to Action
If you are reading this column, you are passionate about the work of ministry. You may pastor a church, coach ministers, provide consulting services … [Read more...] about A Brief Call to Action
Why I Love the Church
My mother-in-law died twenty-five years ago. One of my wife’s brothers, also a pastor, preached the eulogy. His title for his message was, “How the … [Read more...] about Why I Love the Church
BEing the Church
Not long ago, a friend asked the question “When is a time you felt lonely, confused, hurt, or angry, and it was the church the saved or helped you?” … [Read more...] about BEing the Church
The Practice of Warming
I love this time of year, don’t you? Even though the days are getting shorter, I love the cool, crisp air and the changing colors of fall. It’s nice … [Read more...] about The Practice of Warming
Are you Ill?
My grandmother often used a word to describe herself or other people. It was the word “ill”. She did not use it to describe someone who was sick with … [Read more...] about Are you Ill?
Intervention
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
