New Wine Skins
Jesus taught that is the responsibility of every generation to reinvent the wineskins–the forms that hold the gospel. We are never to tinker with the wine of the gospel itself. We must be constantly creating new wineskins. “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the new piece […]
Innovation Comes from the Edges
Where does innovation most often occur? Innovation most often happens on the edges and because of that we need to stay close to those on the cutting edge. Our NewThing Networks has gone from one network to three networks and doubled the number of churches in the last year. And because of our investment in resources and […]
Five Syndromes of Staff
by Milton Lewis, Senior Pastor, Northern Hills Church San Antonio TX syndrome n.   1. A group of signs and symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder, or other abnormal condition. 2. a. A complex of symptoms indicating the existence of an undesirable condition or quality. 1. The Star Syndrome Symptoms: Also known as “Tony Dorsett Disease,” this […]
Ministry in an Emerging Culture
The following is from one of our online coaching seminars in 2002. Ministry in an Emerging Culture Brian McLaren I’m looking forward to this chance to interact with you through the EBA Community. As for background reading, it makes the most sense to assume that any of my books would be good background: • The […]
Church and Culture
For our time together I want to be clear that my purpose is not instruction, but rather agitation. My entire goal is to get you to experience the freedom of cursing your monitor. If I fail, ask Bill for a refund. Second, I want to have some fun. You may not appreciate my humor because […]
Reflections on St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
In the spring of 1993, Dr. Carver McGriff retired after 26 years as Senior Pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. When he became Senior Pastor in 1967 there were about 900 members and when he retired 26 years later there were about 3800 members and on average attendance of 1800. Many […]