Category: Church Revitalization
What Piece of the Puzzle Is Your Church?
If you’ve ever worked a jigsaw puzzle, you know the frustration of not being able to find that one missing piece. Most of us could
The #1 Sure-fire Way to Grow Your Church
My church won’t follow…”, “My church won’t get on board with the vision.” “I feel like I’m the only one who cares…” “No one is
Getting Started Right, The Team
In my profession, I deal with change – a lot. Change is a six-letter word that brings fear, trepidation, and anxiety. To some, change is
Tomorrow a Carbon Copy of Yesterday?
Before modern technology, before ink-jet laser, or toner copiers, there were these blue ink laden sheets known as carbon sheets. By taking a carbon sheet
Building Resolutionists
“Oh no. here comes Barbara again. I wonder what’s wrong now. She’s a real pain in my side.” In his book people are never the
Changing the Habit Loop Part 2
As we shared previously, much of our daily actions are routine habits. Our days consist of a series of habits. Some leaders have been successful
Changing the Habit Loop
What is the habit loop? A habit consists of three parts; a cue, a routine action, and a reward. According to Charles Duhigg in The
Take Time to Overcommunicate Change
The pastor came to me with concern. People were leaving his church – long term, stalwart members were leaving. I give him credit, at least
Unlearning for Greater Leading
It would be hard for anyone to contradict that the culture around us is changing. In fact, God created us all as beings of constant
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