What’s in a (Church) Name?
August 8, 2018
An increasing number of churches are being renamed as the result of mergers or rebranding. It’s time to consider what’s in a church name. … More What’s in a (Church) Name?
Category: Churches
Three Diagnostic Questions for Inactive Care
June 27, 2018
Ministry to inactive members is among the most neglected in churches. The following diagnostic questions will help leaders engage in this challenging ministry. … More Three Diagnostic Questions for Inactive Care
Busting a Millennial Myth
June 20, 2018
Churches are starting to believe Millennials and Generation Z don’t want to serve in churches. It’s a myth. Here’s why. … More Busting a Millennial Myth
Three Diagnostic Questions for Member Care
May 30, 2018
It is a short step for churches to go from taking member care for granted to members feeling taken for granted. … More Three Diagnostic Questions for Member Care
Drought Leads Churches to Diversify Funding
January 30, 2018
During a drought, finances get tight in agricultural communities. Farmers respond to lower income and higher costs in at least two ways: Farm more efficiently and/or find additional sources of income. … More Drought Leads Churches to Diversify Funding
Costs of Cutting Corners in Governance
January 25, 2018
The cost of cutting corners is too high for churches when implementing policy-base governance. I speak from both professional and personal experience. … More Costs of Cutting Corners in Governance
Churches Focus on Highest Priorities in Droughts
January 23, 2018
When facing a drought, farmers focus on their core business, putting aside speculative ventures. Churches would do well to also focus on what is most important. … More Churches Focus on Highest Priorities in Droughts
Real Differences in Church Governance
January 18, 2018
They ask it in different ways, but a number of church leaders want to know: “What are the real differences between the church council form of governance and policy-based governance?” … More Real Differences in Church Governance
Churches Learn to Irrigate in Droughts
January 16, 2018
In the season of drought, congregations need to change the primary entry point into the church. This adaptation is not as easy, but will prove worthwhile over time. … More Churches Learn to Irrigate in Droughts
Churches Shift Expectations in Droughts
January 16, 2018
Just as farmers to make adaptations to raise crops in droughts, so churches should adapt how they recruit and deploy people to serve in congregations. Neither are easy. Both are essential for the future. … More Churches Shift Expectations in Droughts
