Handling Heated Conversations
by Bob D’Ambrosio Have you been at any hot church meetings lately? And I’m not talking about the HVAC system. Ministry teams can generate conflict that’s often hard to defuse.…
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3 Amazing Insights that Weight Watchers Can Teach the Church
by Jon Vaughan Confession time: I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. I love hamburgers, donuts, and pretty much anything that I’m not supposed to eat—plus I have the…
Want to Kill an Idea? Form a Committee
by Craig Cable We’ve all experienced the negative effects of bureaucratic red tape. It doesn’t matter whether it’s been in your church life, your professional life or your personal life;…
3 Ways to Create a Culture of Connectivity in Small Groups
by Bob D’Ambrosio Last week after my small-group meeting, Dale and Jodi stuck around to tell me how much they appreciate being in the group. “We were looking for community…
What the “Pet Rock” Can Teach Your Church
by Jon Vaughan You might remember this little phenomenon back in the 70’s called “The Pet Rock.” More than 1.5 million people bought a rock as a pet. You might…
Small Group Experiences that Deepen Connections
by Adam Bohlmeyer In today’s fast paced world, genuine conversation is often a rarity. It’s easily put on the back burner and replaced with a text message, tweet, or email.…
Is a “Club Culture” Killing Your Church?
by Craig Cable Let’s face it. We like hanging out with people who remind us of ourselves. We gravitate toward people who look like us, think as we do, and…
Solving the Wrong Problems
by Jon Vaughan Albert Einstein said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” Why…
FREE WEBINAR: See your ministry through the eyes of a predator
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, there are over 900,000 registered sex offenders in the United States. And, statistically speaking, you probably see at least one…
5 Vital Ministries for The New Year
by Bob D’Ambrosio The start of a new year provides the opportunity for ministry leaders to reflect on their church health. It’s often the best time to develop a new…
