The Millennial Exodus: How We Created It
by Rick Chromey Some of you won’t like what I’m about to write, but I need to point out something that’s bugged me for decades. Perhaps it’s the reason the…
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Play Ball, Church!
by Rick Chromey I love baseball. It’s truly a beautiful, unique game. Baseball is influenced by its past but not dictated by it. Like Christianity, baseball is Trinitarian. Three strikes. …
Change in the Wind
by Rick Chromey Spring has truly sprung. Everywhere you look, trees bud, grass greens, and birds nest. As the days warm, there’s the promise of better days ahead. The dark,…
Sticky Community: The Rule of Three’s
by Rick Chromey In Millennial dating culture, there’s a popular acronym known as “DTR” or “defining the relationship.” It’s the first step in going steady. A DTR solidifies commitment and…
Building Fences: Making Children’s Ministry a Priority and Not Just a Program
By Rick Chromey “It’s better to build a fence at the top of a cliff than a hospital at the bottom.” That’s sound advice every church needs to heed. Its…
Why He Stays Away: Confessions of a Former “Regular” Church Attender
By Rick Chromey I enjoy conversations about church attendance. I like to chat with people about why they go, what they prefer, and what they would change. The answers rarely…
The Friendship Factor: The Long Trail for Authentic Community
By Rick Chromey Friends are hard to come by these days, especially at church. In an age of social media and instant connections, authentic community is a rare thing indeed.…
Think Small: Why the Little Things Really Matter
by Rick Chromey Small is tall in postmodern culture. Don’t believe me? Just order a “tall” at Starbucks and watch what’s delivered. Or consider the tiny things that have gigantic…
Snore No More! How the church can avoid this silent killer
by Rick Chromey I had a rude awakening recently. I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. My snoring evidently shook walls, rattled nerves, and tested love. A sleep study…
Rest, Relax, Refresh
by Rick Chromey Burnout is an American pastime. We’re driven by the clock, defined by achievement, and dominated by greed. The Rolling Stones were right: We can’t get satisfaction. Consequently,…
