Supporting the Pastor’s Sabbath
May 9, 2018
A question surfaced from last week’s post on clergy taking a weekly Sabbath: How can leaders support the pastor’s Sabbath? … More Supporting the Pastor’s Sabbath
Tag: Leadership
Clergy and the Sabbath
May 1, 2018
At first, this post will likely confuse church members yet resonate with pastors. In the end, it should provide useful clarity for both. … More Clergy and the Sabbath
Following Heroes of the Faith
February 21, 2018
In imitating Christ and Christ-followers, we find more than models for the Christian life. We find inspiration. … More Following Heroes of the Faith
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
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
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
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
