The Virus and the Church Pandemic Response
How church leaders responded during the early stages of the pandemic, focusing on their church pandemic response.
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Why the Bible Is Wilder Than We Realize
Maurice Sendaks parents were poor Jewish immigrants to the United States from Poland. Their family that stayed behind were all killed in the Holocaust. The weekly Sunday afternoon gatherings of his extended family in Brooklyn brought in aunts and uncles that Maurice would later describe as all crazycrazy faces and wild eyes. These visits inspired […] the Bible's wild side.
6 Reasons Churches Struggle to Disciple
I believe more and more churches are working harder at what most churches call “discipleship” (which I define here as leading believers to obey everything Jesus commanded), but many churches still struggle with this task. Perhaps one of these reasons will help you to understand where/how your own church might work to improve your discipleship … Continued
The Power of Mourning Together
Over the years of sitting at Jesus feet, Ive found that the more time I spend with him, the more I am connected to his heart. And somehow, in a way that only he understands, I am a better person because my love for people and their plight increases. Mourning with those who mourn is necessary for Christians to […]
When Certainties Are Shattered: A Coronavirus Outbreak Perspective
I guess well all look back on the coronavirus outbreak of March 2020 as a moment of transition. From a Christian perspective, this event offers a unique lens through which to examine our faith and understand God's sovereignty. For the last two months, I have been working at home in the beautiful English countryside, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. No airplanes fly overhead. There is hardly any traffic on the streets. Our […]
Tips for Mitigating Risks When Your Church Reopens
In our rush to get churches open across the country, we need to be aware of the public response should something go wrong. What happens if your church discovers cases of the virus among those in the building? Worse, what happens if someone dies of the virus? Considering the importance of mitigating church reopening risks is crucial. The Wall Street Journal has reported that: Thinking […]
4 Guiding Principles for Leading on Race Issues
The number one question and conversation Ive been engaged in with leaders across the country is literally, How do we lead on race issues in times like these? There are far more questions than answers. Leadership principles remain true and clear, but context and culture are moving rapidly and are blurred at best. The good news is that […]
5 Early Trends From Churches That Are Reopening
The regathering of churches for in-person services is garnering a lot of attention in both the religious and secular media. I totally get that. There are very few organizations other than churches that meet as a large group every week. The implications are significant. We are following closely as more churches open for in-person gatherings. … Continued
Brain Secrets to Make You a Better Leader
I love leadership and I love learning about the brain. A few years ago I finished an executive masters in the neuroscience of leadership which resulted in my fourth book, Brain-Savvy Leaders: the Science of Significant Ministry. As I’ve immersed myself in learning how our brain affects life and leadership, I’ve learned a few shortcuts, … Continued
