Discerning whether to continue or discontinue a program is challenging. Here’s some guidance for such decisions. … More Three Diagnostic Questions for Established Programs
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
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
In imitating Christ and Christ-followers, we find more than models for the Christian life. We find inspiration. … More Following Heroes of the Faith
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
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
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
