Most of us have read the statistics about how many churches are likely to close over the next 3-5 years. Although the various studies come up … [Read more...] about The Faithful Gift of a Leaving a Legacy
A Church’s Hope of Resurrection
First Christian Church of Rome, Georgia (Disciples of Christ), was a great partner in ministry with the church I pastored for twenty-one years. … [Read more...] about A Church’s Hope of Resurrection
The Transition Pastor: Called to Develop Confidence
There is a well-known saying that applies to any kind of organization involved in charitable giving. It is simply “Money follows mission.” You may … [Read more...] about The Transition Pastor: Called to Develop Confidence
Re-Thinking Interim Ministry
Over more than forty years as a pastor and now as an interim pastor and as a congregational and leadership coach, I have had a wide array of … [Read more...] about Re-Thinking Interim Ministry
Four Traps for Clergy and their New Congregation
In a recent conversation, a minister asked me what I thought were the major traps that most often snared ministers when they moved to a new … [Read more...] about Four Traps for Clergy and their New Congregation
Pebbles in Your Pocket
By the time you read this, the “peaceful transition of power,” one of the hallmarks of our democracy, will be in process or will have occurred. New … [Read more...] about Pebbles in Your Pocket
Falling Forward
Three weeks ago, my life changed in an instant. One unfortunate misstep landed me in the hospital with a badly damaged foot. The next day, an … [Read more...] about Falling Forward
Recalculating
It comes in a variety of accents. It can be a man’s voice or a woman’s (my favorite is the female Australian). It can break your heart or serve as a … [Read more...] about Recalculating
