Woodstock, U2, and Sunday Worship
by Rick Chromey Have you ever wondered how we got here? Next Sunday, look around at the “concert.” We’ve got worship pastors, bands, and backup singers. We’ve got dark “houses”…
Church Trends
About Church Trends
Things to Notice When Church Folk Meet in a Bar
by Chris Lane For the past half year, we’ve been encouraging folks from our church to bring their friends to the bar down the street. It’s not for the purpose…
The “Silent Majority”
by Doug Pollock The temperature is dropping, lights are adorning houses, and indoor tree decorating is at it’s peak. With December 25th quickly approaching, one question is begging to be…
I’m Bullish on Church
by Rick Bundschuh There’s a lot of trash talk and hand wringing about the “church” floating around the various blogs and Internet sites these days. Some are openly hostile to…
Live to Ride: What the Church Can Learn From Harley-Davidson
By Rick Chromey It’s the epitome of cool and an American icon. Nothing rumbles down the road like a Harley-Davidson. It’s a legendary expression of freedom, happiness, and style. Even…
The Church Will Get Bigger and Smaller
by Austin Maxheimer Is bigger better when it comes to church, or does the old saying ‘Good things come in small packages,’ apply? With growing tension and debate about congregation…
Investing in Innovation
by Austin Maxheimer “Technology is an indication of currency.” – Dr. Michael Lindsay About 10 years ago it seemed like any time a new gadget or gizmo was introduced, someone…
The Millennial Exodus
by Rick Chromey “When you…realize that church isn’t the…place you thought it was or that you want it to be for your friends, well, it’s a pretty short walk out…
Aussies Provide a Possible Glimpse into Church Future
by Doug Pollock This fall, I was invited to do a God Space tour to most of the major cities in New Zealand and Australia. While I was across the…
Not Alone
by Josh Packard It’s been an amazing year to be thinking and writing about Dones. I’ve had the great privilege to hear a lot of incredible stories. Many of them…
