Churches today need to regularly and honestly evaluate programs and ministries. That’s why I took a deep dive into the weekly Saturday post. … More Evaluating “Looking Forward, Glancing Back”
I’m especially moved to share my gratitude this year because of the feedback I received on my weekly Saturday post. … More Thank You for Participating in KW360
If public libraries are renewing themselves in the digital age, maybe churches should take a page from these civic institutions. … More Should Churches take a Page from Public Libraries?
To prepare churches for the challenges of pastoral searches, I recently introduced a fictitious congregation named “St. Barnabas Lutheran Church.” Readers provided a good deal of affirmation for the post, but they also wanted to know how to improve the call process. … More Improving Pastoral Searches
The longer it’s been since a church called a pastor, the greater the shock when the church calls a pastor. … More Brace Yourself for a Pastoral Search
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
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