So I stumbled across something interesting from Barna Group the other day. For those of you who don’t know, Barna Group has been around for about 30 years. They are primarily a research organization specifically analyzing religion and culture. Their new thing is a series of mini-books and DVDs called Frames. […]
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This week I am sharing Ray Houser’s article, “Turning Around a Church is Really Tough – Will You Take the First Step?“ I think this article hits the nail on the head for many of us. At times asking for help is difficult but needed. Click here to read “Turning Around
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This week I am sharing Ed Stetzer’s blog “3 Ways to Recognize Bad Stats.” I heard Ed Stetzer talk a little about this during the Exponential webcast. It should make us all slow down and think as we peruse the interwebs for stuff. Click here to read “3 Ways to Recognize
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Some interesting thoughts from Bill Easum. The main thought of the article – the burden of evangelism is on us, not the lost. Click here to read “Bill Easum: “What I’ve Learned About Evangelism Over Five Decades of Ministry.”
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From Eric George’s blog “Your Church Needs a Discipleship Map”: “One modern-day voice who has brought clarity on why Jesus discipled the original twelve so well is Jim Putman. Putman reveals that Jesus’ model of discipleship can be easily understood when one considers this easy equation: An intentional leader +
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Thom Rainer is a writer, researcher and former pastor. His blog and podcast are often thought of as provoking especially for pastors. Here are his reflections on the church growth movement – what was good and bad about this era in church world. His thoughts give all leaders good fodder
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Because so many people ask me, “What exactly do you do as Director of Church Health,” I decided to pick a week in the life of me and share with you some of what I do as well as the some of good things that are going on in
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An Easter church health thought from J.D. Greear, lead pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Click here to read “Three Lessons From Jesus in His Darkess Valley.“
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After being reminded of the profound shifts taking place in Canada at a World Vision sponsored seminar this week, it seemed like JD Greear’s blog, “Why Multi-Cultural Matters More Than Multi-Colored” gives us all something to think about. All of our churches will have to wrestle with these issues in
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While late for lent (my fault not the authors), J.D. Walt gives us food for thought when it comes to this very important Wesleyan Means of Grace. See what I did there? Click here to read “5 Ways to Get Beyond Our Distaste for Fasting.“
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