Root Causes for Churches Changing Governance
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
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
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
May our Lord strengthen your faith and encourage your spirit through your experience of Christmas. … More Worship the New Born King!
The time between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is an excellent window for personal reflection. … More Seven Ways to Energize Next Year
We reflect on the importance of identity in this week’s interactive devotion on Jesus’ life. … More Weekly Devotion: Identity
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
As church leaders, we are expected to equip, comfort and inspire God’s people. Bible stories are a deep and diverse pool of gifts to do just that. … More The Leadership Gift of Sharing Biblical Stories
This week we explore how John the Baptizer prepared people to receive Jesus. … More Weekly Devotion: Preparing the Way
The past few years, I’ve assisted established churches in learning to engage in outreach the way new churches reach out to the community. Here’s a summary of the training. … More Outreach Lessons for Established Churches from New Churches
Leaders, if you want to give a powerful gift to God’s people, speak directly. When a member of the family of God apologizes, say, “I forgive you.” … More The Leadership Gift of Clear Forgiveness