Key Questions for Our Time
In 2000, I prepared a presentation for the Society for Church Growth in which I asked what I then considered to be some of the key questions of our time. In looking back over these questions I find they are still the key questions with which Western Christianity is wrestling. You be the judge if they […]
Bil Cornelius Has a New Book
My friend Bil Cornelius, pastor of Bay Area Fellowship in Corpus Christi, has a new book out, I Dare You to Change! I haven’t read it yet, but I will soon and I’ll let you know the verdict. But knowing him, I have a feeling it will be really good. Bill Easum www.churchconsultations.com www.billeasum.com easum@aol.com
Fall Interviews with World-Class Leaders
Our fall interview lineup for Coaching for Busy People is now set. It is an excellent group of world class leaders. We have already begun the lineup with Larry Osborne, pastor of North Coast Church in Vista, CA, who talks about his book Sticky Teams, which is one of the best books I’ve read in 30 […]
Learnings from My Coaching
Coaching is on the rise. I’m currently coaching 23 pastors in taking their churches to the next level. A couple are trying to break the 200-in-worship barrier; two or three are trying to break the 1,000 barrier; and a bunch are trying to break the 500 barrier. In the last three years I’ve experienced a huge increase in […]
How Good Is Your “To Be” List?
Over the years I have taught that it is more important to have a “to be” list than a “to do” list. A “to be” list is a list of people you are mentoring to be more than they are at the moment. I’ve found that it is best to keep the list to 10 […]
A Missional Approach to Conflict with Sports
More and more church leaders are reporting to me that they are having conflicts between sports schedules and their church’s schedule. This has been a growing problem since the 1980s. I just recently received an email from a client I’m coaching who asked my advice on what to do with just such a problem. In this case it […]