While this season has been difficult for several churches, it has also been even more difficult for some people in the community. Nowhere else is this seen more to me than by the number of churches and organizations that have partnered to serve food and supplies to those in need. Each week, we hear of … Continued
Healthy organizations maintain an unchanging vision that they sustain long term. One way they do so is with a willingness to change their organizational structure as needed. If the structure is impeding the accomplishment of the vision it is time to make changes. How do you know when organizational change is needed? 7 CONSIDERATIONS […]
Former Planned Parenthood Director Abby Johnson Shares Her Story of Finding a New Calling.
The first few years of church revitalization were hard. I’ve told people they were some of the hardest years of my career. But we survived. Now I have the opportunity to speak to thousands of pastors attempting revitalization. I have learned there may be a few secrets to lasting through the hard days of revitalization. … Continued
It’s an incredible time for you who are young leaders to rise into greater roles of responsibility because the future is changing rapidly and needs you to interpret it, innovate and adapt, and lead it well. But this is also a uniquely significant time to be leading as a more veteran leader over 50 years … Continued
It has received a lot of attention during the pandemic. It will receive more attention in the post-quarantine era. Some call it the digital church. Others call it the internet church. In either case, it refers to people joining worship services, and even groups, virtually or digitally. They are not physically present. I am watching … Continued
I heard one person describe church as something that most Americans go to three times in their lives: when they’re hatched, when they’re matched and when they’re dispatched. That’s how it is for a lot of people. When they typically go to church, they don’t understand what’s going on. The messages don’t make sense to … Continued
August is often the driest month of the year here in Southern California. Not only is it physically dry, but it can also be spiritually, relationally and emotionally dry. The fact is, youre more than halfway through the year, but you still have a long way to go. Its about that time when you start to reflect on your spiritual growth during dryness and wonder how youll get everything done. We all face dry periods.
Are your political views and convictions growing in intensity? Are you finding yourself feeling angrier than you used to be about a variety of political issues? Are people in your extended family, community or church becoming angrier? In addition to being in the midst of a global pandemic, widespread demonstrations about racial injustices, and an election year, we live in a media saturated environment where hate and division trigger wider viewership, larger ratings and significantly higher advertising revenue. Learn how to know when your political views have become an idol.
Church multiplication will require a spirit of church multiplication collaboration.
