A short easy to read and digest, practical work that offers the basics of developing an intentional disciplemaking life of church – but don’t let this summary fool you. The insights are powerful and the examples can be quickly practiced in everyday life by anyone who is ready. And the best part, personal stories […]
by Jim Belcher
by Jim Belcher
Over the past decade a serious rift has occurred within western Protestantism. Traditional (I prefer the term “established”) Christianity and the Emergent movement have squared off with each other in what looks like a battle to the death. Both sides have been guilty of prejudice, selfish indulgence, and just downright […]
(Crown Publishers, NY, 1990), 276 pages, hardback, $19.95.
Pastors interested in helping a stagnant church make radical change will find this book helpful if they apply the principles to the
Postmodern Children’s MinistryIvy Beckwith
A more than interesting and controversial book on how to do “soul care” of children. Controversial because the author challenges most of today’s major ministries to children and offers us a skeleton outline of what ministry to children will look like in the 21st century. Perhaps the most controversial underlying assumption […]
(San Francisco, California: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1998) 210 pages, hardback, $22.00. Obtain from Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco, California, www.josseybass.com
This is not just another book about Generation X. It is one of the best books to come along to date. It is written by and for a new generation of people who will not respond to […]
I was working on a worship evaluation and thought that I’d share words and recommendations about a church’s welcome. If you’re going to be open and welcome to guests, you might want to consider the following.
Hospitality begins in the parking lot.
Well, it really begins when a guest goes to your website to find out […]
Less is best when answering the question -What are the keys to growing a church from 900 to 2,000 in worship.
The key question is, what would I have to start or stop doing if our church were twice its size? All staff must be constantly asking this question?
Hiring and Management of staff- […]
Many churches across the country seem to be caught in what may be described best as a web of inhospitality, especially when it comes to their worship services. They’re not trying to be unfriendly and they often have years of tradition to defend their practices. And yet, after years of conversations with the unconnected, […]
By Joshua Cooper Ramo
If you’re ready to stretch your brain and learn from a wide variety of disciplines then this is the one book you need to read this week. If you want to have insight into why few organizations or governments or churches or denominations don’t work anymore, this is a must read. […]