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…
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…
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…
The front door of the church is changing. Today, more people will visit your church online rather than on-site. Tony Morgan of The Unstuck Group has observed that over the…
Not long ago I attended a presentation by Dan Heath, co-author of The Power of Moments. At the very least, I knew it’d be worthwhile. It turned out to be…
My son was in town recently to attend a friend’s wedding. He’s a grad student in another state, and my wife and I love any chance we can get to…
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We ask kids that question all the time. Which is kind of dumb, because kids have no idea, and they…
With the start of the new school year comes the beginning of the Sunday school year, too. Which means fresh opportunities to reach kids and families with meaningful Bible experiences.…
As the American church struggles to find its way, it may be downplaying one its strongest assets. Women. Churches are “leaving a lot of leadership capacity on the table,” according…
By Bob D’Ambrosio Discovering your gifts and passions doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some simple and fun ideas to help the people at your church discover their ministry.…
Here are 7 ways to turn volunteer problems into opportunities for ministry. The meeting started at 7:00 p.m., but in strolls Linda at her usual time—7:20 p.m. As she slides…