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
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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
Root Causes for Churches Changing Governance
January 11, 2018
When I ask leaders what is causing enough discomfort to consider changing governance, they identify three root causes. … More Root Causes for Churches Changing Governance
Finding the Right Metaphor for Churches Today
January 2, 2018
I’ve had in mind a weather metaphor for churches today, but it’s now clear I had the wrong metaphor. While the new metaphor is heavier than the former metaphor, I’m still hopeful for churches. … More Finding the Right Metaphor for Churches Today
Why Established Churches are Learning from New Churches
December 14, 2017
I hold a strong conviction that new churches can help established churches learn how to engage in effective outreach. Here’s why: There are more similarities between established and new churches today than in previous generations. … More Why Established Churches are Learning from New Churches
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