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,…
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5 Tips for Creating Healthy Change
by Bob D’Ambrosio The unique culture of the church seems to make it harder to facilitate change than what we see happening in other organizations. Change management is such a…
Afraid to Grow
by Thom Schultz What could be stifling growth in the American church—and in individual spiritual growth? A deadly emotion is killing us. It’s widespread, sneaky, crippling, and the very antithesis…
I Don’t Need to Change, and I Certainly Don’t Want To!
That header up above, well, that was me. I knew it all. I had it all figured out. I got outstanding results. I got results through fear and intimidation. But…
When Vision Is Cloudy: 5 Things to Sharpen Your Focus
by Bob D’Ambrosio “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) If your vision for your ministry’s future is cloudy, you’re not alone. Many ministry leaders charge…
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…
Daring Can Be Delightful
by Rick Bundschuh If there is one game that many church leaders have got down it’s the game of Playing It Safe. And their proficiency the game is completely understandable.…
The Inevitability of Change and How to Navigate It
by Austin Maxheimer Change is inevitable. This has always been the case, but it is felt much more acutely in our culture today. With each new technological advance and improved…
Recognizing (and Channeling) People’s Fear of Change
Change is inevitable. I’m reminded of that every day when I get out of bed to the tune of my creaking joints or as I extend my arm to read…
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The Endangered Church’s Tipping Point
Has the church in America finally reached a tipping point? It seems so, according to a national consultant. For many years, the warning signs have mounted. The institutional church is…
