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?
High Anxiety
Anyone feeling anxious? A better question: anyone NOT feeling anxious? God’s people in the 21st century suffer a serious malady. We mouth the words … [Read more...] about High Anxiety
When a Traditional Choir Partners with a Non-profit
How could your church's adult choir do what it does best and serve your community well? What kind of partnership would allow you to offer your gift … [Read more...] about When a Traditional Choir Partners with a Non-profit
Staffing for Survival
What is the most important staff position at your church? Of course, as a former pastor, I must declare that we cannot function without a pastor. But … [Read more...] about Staffing for Survival
Why Faith and Health Are Inseparable
Compartmentalization is the bane of authentic faith. When we begin to divide the realms of our life from one another, the end result looks very … [Read more...] about Why Faith and Health Are Inseparable
Why your building use policy matters
I know first-hand how utterly boring and laborious creating a building use policy can be. Every church I have ever served has entered into a major … [Read more...] about Why your building use policy matters
Curbing an epidemic
There is a consistent theme in the conversations I have with clergy and laity alike about what frustrates or challenges them most. Without a doubt it … [Read more...] about Curbing an epidemic
Jesus on Strategic Planning
Building a congregation’s life around a clear vision and purpose is an easy thing to believe in. Aligning that purpose with biblical teaching and … [Read more...] about Jesus on Strategic Planning
Critical Questions for 2012
If there is one recurring theme to the conversations I have regularly with clergy, lay leaders and denominational employees, it is viability. In a … [Read more...] about Critical Questions for 2012
