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May 21, 2007 0 Comments

By Bill Tenny-Brittian Over the past couple of decades there's been a lot of talk about being relevant in our churches, especially in our worship. There's been a move toward contemporary music, modern

May 14, 2007 0 Comments

By: Jeff Patton When was the last time someone said that to you?   Most of the stupid jokes I hear directed at pastors refer to the short work week (20 minutes on Sunday) and

May 7, 2007 0 Comments

By Jeff Patton I heard it again today.  Dramatic turnaround in congregations occurs about two weeks after you have decided to throw in the towel.  Two weeks.  Two weeks. I remember years ago

May 1, 2007 0 Comments

When I go to most churches, even my own, I try to see everything as if I’m a newbie. Most of the time that’s not hard as I travel across the nation. Recently

April 30, 2007 0 Comments

By: Jeff Patton I often wonder why would any pastor or congregation ever think about inviting a church consultant to their congregation.  In my travels I am often asked by people on the airplane

April 27, 2007 2 Comments

The Matthew Party is one of the small group’s best multiplication tools. Matthew Parties are named for the party Matthew threw for his tax-collector friends on the evening he met Jesus. Matthew held