“No Worries”
By Joani Schultz “No worries.” I love it when someone says that to me. Like when I spill my iced tea at a restaurant. A friendly server wipes up the…
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Power of Going First
I wish you could have seen it. Every year, we field test our new vacation Bible school program. Our team from Group leads the activities, leaders from around the country…
Our Way vs God’s Way
by Joani Schultz “…God has made the wisdom of this world look foolish.” (1 Corinthians 1:20) The more I understand the heart of Jesus, the more foolish I feel… Our…
What If God’s Church Programming Is the City?
by Austin Maxheimer What is the purpose of your church’s programs? Possibly even more importantly, what are their side effects? In From Couch to Community, we introduce the idea that…
The Three Things People Need to Hear at Church
by Bob D’Ambrosio When you walk through the front door, you see huge words that say “You belong.” As you enter the facility, more signage communicates that you’ve just walked…
Turn Your Small Group Into Church
by Austin Maxheimer If you have ever been to small group leader training, chances are you have received coaching on creating ownership of your group by divvying up roles: “You…
To the Polished, Predictable Church: Surprise Me
by Thom Schultz Surprise! It’s one of the missing ingredients in today’s church. Most church worship services and programs have become so predictable, so varnished, so rehearsed, and so scripted…
When Jesus Becomes a Fill-in-the-Blank
by Thom Schultz People describe the Christian faith as a “personal relationship with Jesus.” But in the church, how have we gone about encouraging and developing that relationship with Christ?…
Are You A “Smombie”?
by Joani Schultz Ever seen a “smombie”? I have. And the sight scares me. Combine a smartphone with a zombie—and you get a “smombie.” Humans walking like zombies, faces down.…
Grouping With Digital Natives
by Zach Below A few nights ago, my wife and I were reminiscing on our first year in youth ministry. It felt like the world back in 2003 was light-years…
