Advent is almost upon us. And it seems like every year I end up writing the same type of article. So I have been racking my brain trying to figure out something different to write. Then I got inspired by a couple of my friends on Facebook and wound up back where I always do […]
Every now and then I will reference the 1992 sports movie The Mighty Ducks when talking about churches. Not because it is my favorite movie (or even a good movie) but because there is a lesson or two in there for those of us who are a part of a local church. Let me refresh our […]
I recently participated in a men’s retreat, and I left with a nagging question. Let me explain. I do not mean this to be a criticism of the retreat. While I am normally not a retreat kind of guy, I can’t deny that God did work in the lives of some of the men there. We were […]
I’m sometimes asked, “Would you do anything differently if you were to pastor a church again?” I think I might. Here are some of the things that popped into my mind. I would celebrate more. I would do my best to find appropriate ways to celebrate what God is doing in our midst. Answers to […]
“At some point, most any of us who grew up in a Christianized culture are going to look around at our church, the one we have supposedly given our lives to through membership, and see that some other church in town has better music. Or a trendier vibe. Or better coffee. Or a more polished […]
“It’s long been said the seven last words of a church are “We’ve never done it that way before.”” This week’s Church Health Thursday share is Ed Stetzer’s “3 Church Methods That Need to Change” where he asks, “How can churches avoid holding onto mechanisms, strategies, traditions, and the like, past their expiration date? How […]
So I was visiting a church the other Sunday. It wasn’t one of “ours”. I went with a family member to their church. What I didn’t know was that I was going to be there on Grad Sunday. The Grade 12’s were honored and celebrated, and it was a good reminder for me. Let me […]
Welcome to Church Health Thursday! This week Marc shares a link from “Christianity Today” about the search for leaders and servant hearts: It’s hard to find people who will step up and lead in the church today. Especially young people. That’s what I keep hearing. But I also see many churches that are the exceptions […]
In his article Avoiding the Church Comparison Trap, Thom S Rainer says “Learn from other churches. It is always healthy to be in a learning disposition. But don’t compare your church with others in a negative sense. Nothing good can from it. Rejoice in your present calling. Such an attitude will transform your leadership and, […]
Rick Warren, in his article Four Practical Reasons for Small Groups says “We may attract attenders through preaching, but disciples are made in small groups.” Click here to read the full article: Four Practical Reasons for Small Groups
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