Whole Church

10_WholeChurchWhole Church:
Leading from Fragmentation to Engagement
By Mel Lawrenz (Jossey-Bass & Leadership Network)
A 2010 Outreach Resource of the Year

“My premise is that all churches are fragmented because human beings are fragmented. Writing Whole Church made me look more intently into the cracks and fissures in my own life and in the church that I have loved serving. But this must happen. The only way for churches to experience wholeness is if they honestly look at their brokenness.” —Mel Lawrenz

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James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

How Much Tech Do You Actually Need?

Because you cannot do this alone, you are going to have to trust the right individuals who know more about tech than you do. Your calling is to shepherd. Do that.

Gene Appel: Do Less Ministry; Reach More People

None of the programs at our church were bad in and of themselves. The volume of it just prevented us from being focused on building relationships with those who are far from God. So, we had to do less ministry to reach more people. It sounds funny, but people had to be trained in how to do life with nonbelievers or people spiritually disinterested.

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.