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…
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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…
3 Ways to Create a Culture of Connectivity in Small Groups
by Bob D’Ambrosio Last week after my small-group meeting, Dale and Jodi stuck around to tell me how much they appreciate being in the group. “We were looking for community…
Monologue or Dialogue?
by Rick Edwards Is it possible to be preached out of church? According to social science research, it is. Sociologists Josh Packard and Ashleigh Hope in their book, Church Refugees:…
From Sleeper Sermons to Moving Messages
The centerpiece of the Sunday morning church service–the sermon–is fading. The problem is not the message. The gospel is as potent as ever. It’s the delivery methodology that’s losing its…
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,…
The Great Disconnect: How Authentic Community Happens (PART TWO)
By Rick Chromey Friendships don’t just happen. They are grown and seasoned. In part one of “The Great Disconnect” I revealed how churches have lost their ability to develop friendships.…
The Loss Decades: How America Has Changed and What it Means to The Church
By Rick Chromey Every living thing has a life span. As we age—whether as humans or organizations or even culture—we feel the “losses” that reveal slippage, deterioration, and aging. American…
Velcro Church: The Process of Authentic Community
by Rick Chromey It’s funny what a walk in the woods can do. Take George de Mestral, a Swedish electrical engineer in the 1940s, who was fascinated with burdock seeds…
Fixer-Upper: What the Church Can Learn From Chip and Joanna Gaines
by Rick Chromey Chip and Joanna are television’s hottest couple. The Gaineses renovate homes and inspire hearts on their top-rated show, Fixer Upper (HGTV). They’ve also launched a popular “Magnolia”…
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