New Members class and Assimilation
In the last post, I discussed some common challenges with assimilating new members and guest in your church. Today I want be share about...
Understanding the Assimilation Challenge in Your Church
As I begin this series of post on Assimilation, I am doing this to help churches understand the challenge and importance of connecting...
The cost of following Jesus
When we study the Gospel stories of Jesus calling people to follow Him, He is consistent in talking with people about the cost. And He...
Don't waste your winter
This past week has been one of those weeks that it's hard to feel like you are accomplishing much. The snow has been falling, kids have...
Good Strategy Can't Work in a Bad Culture
I've been lucky I guess. I have been able to work in some amazing environments with amazing people that have been sold out to a vision...
Dream Great Dreams
Someone I once met on a mission trip defined insanity as: "Doing things the same way while expecting a different result." What an...
3 lines a leader can't cross
As I observe leaders, I'm always astounded in what I learn and hear about leaders who have crossed the proverbial line, whether it is...
What keeps a church from revitalizing?
Over the last 5 years or so of church consulting, I have noticed two immutable facts about Baptist churches. (1) All churches say they...
Church Annual Checkup
Each year I go to my doctor for an annual checkup. The nurse determines my height, weight, eyesight, and blood pressure. The laboratory...
5 Takeaways from the SBC Annual Meeting
I was able to attend the SBC in Nashville this week along with over 16,000 other messengers across the nation. It was the first time I...