Ministry in the Age of the Unthinkable
Ever since my book, Dancing With Dinosaurs (1993), where I wrote about the “Crack in history” I’ve been warning people that we are living in a time of radical change. But I was wrong. We’re really living in a time of unthinkable change. Who would have ever imagined 9/11 could happen; or who in their […]
Seismic Shifts
I’ve lived through a number of seismic shifts the last twenty years. These shifts have changed the way I think and consult and I’m watching how they have affected effective pastors. Those who haven’t assimilated these shifts lead declining churches and those who have assimilated them are leading growing churches. So I want to share […]
FedEx Follow-Up
I ran across a method of following up on first-time visistors that I am now recommending in my Double Day campaign. I thought I would share it with you. On Monday morning send a package to every first-time visitor who signs in and include all or some of the following: A Veggie Tales CD for […]
Interview with Frank Viola
I just did an interview with Frank Viola on his and Leonard Sweet’s new book, Jesus Manifesto. Click here to check it out on Amazon.
The Problem with Emphasizing Character
In case you haven’t noticed, there have been a host of books lately focusing on the pastor’s character and spiritual development. Not only that, but many conferences are now featuring the importance of spiritual development of the pastor. One of the most notable books on the subject of the devotional life of the pastor is […]
The Value of a Coach
Church planters spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on starting a new church, and many work 70-80 hours a week putting butts in the seats. But when it comes to spending a couple of thousand a year for a coach, they balk. I can’t tell you how many stories I could tell about church planters trying […]