As sure as train traffic increases with the fall harvest, each year I’ll work with a handful of churches nearing the end of their life cycles. I see a symbolic relationship between the two. … More Churches Need Skilled Switch Operators
A pizza parlor may well have saved the life of a missing regular customer. The question is whether churches provide the same level of care for members. … More A Wake Up Call for Churches from a Pizza Parlor
I have a fascination, even an obsession, with seeing churches thrive. Today we explore thriving churches. … More Thoughts on Thriving Churches
At the least, partnerships can extend the life of congregations. At best, partnerships usher in a new era of discipleship. … More Five Ministry Models for At-risk Churches
Paul Raabe recently identified six “elephants in the room” confronting our Lutheran denomination. For Christianity in America, here are three additional pachyderms in the sanctuary. … More Two Elephants (and a Mastodon) in the Sanctuary
I’m curious as to whether readers are surprised by any of these five marks of turnaround churches. … More Five Marks of Turnaround Churches
Churches don’t need total numerical growth to thrive, but they do need to consistently add new people. This post is explains this seeming contradiction. … More A Deeper Look at Numerical Growth
For the first time in a national election, the number of non-religious voters outnumbered any single religious bloc of voters. What does this mean for churches? … More Uncomfortable Thoughts about Churches and “Nones”
I was asked recently what I would do differently if I were to start another church. This time, I would start the church from my knees. … More Starting New Churches from Our Knees
This blog is for leaders who want to see their churches thrive by more intentionally engaging in God’s mission. What does “more intentionally” mean? There are few questions I would rather answer. … More Engaging in God’s Mission More Intentionally
