I am fully aware that much of what I write falls into the category of “give them something to think about”. I am not so much of a “here is exactly what you need to do next” type of writer. Maybe that’s why my blog hasn’t taken off. But there …
I need to start by giving full credit here. I took a church renewal course led by our (FMCIC) friend Betty Pries. She offered up these questions that I believe are worth considering for any church. To be clear, the questions are hers but the comments are mine. …
I was listening to a podcast recently. Not bragging, just saying. The podcast in question was for leaders and it had some really good advice. The conversation was about finding safe people. The gist of it was that we need to cultivate deep and meaningful relationships with folks who will …
I am back. Miss me? Thank you to the many of you who reached out to let me know you were praying for me while I was on my Sabbatical. And, thank you to the many of you who wished me well, it was very much appreciated. So how was …
Word is getting out that I am going to be taking a Sabbatical during December 2022 and January 2023. And I know that’s short notice. Sorry about that. But getting here has been a bit of a process for me.When asked about the topic of a Sabbatical, I would always …
So, I am back after a break this summer. And the questions that were lingering around before summer are still the questions we are facing after summer.And we will have lots of time to talk about what is working and what isn’t in churches. What programs or initiatives are resonating …
Who does God want us to be as we prepare to do his Kingdom work in this next chapter? Read More
I am very leery of giving anyone another “to-do” to add to their list, so please don’t read the following in that light. Consider it an invitation to step into something that might do you some good. It seems like we are getting ready for the next “normal” in the …
I could use some good news. I think we all could. The problem is that it gets tough to find. Bad news is easy to find, and I get it. I am as guilty as the next person. Bad news gets clicks. It’s what drives conversation. It’s what stirs things …
As part of my role, I meet regularly with leaders from other denominations who are also interested in church health. We talk about the state of the church, trends, new ideas, and what we are learning. It’s always a very helpful conversation. At our last meeting we talked about what …
What Does the Church Need From Me in This Next Season? Read More
There are lots of words that have “baggage” attached to them. There are words that we have complicated relationships with. There are even words we try to avoid using or applying to ourselves. “Help” is one of those words. For some reason, we tend to resist admitting we need help, …
