Understand that you are always measuring something … even if you do not know it. Most churches measure harmony, financial stability, membership. So long as there are no complaints, the church is in
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Understand that you are always measuring something … even if you do not know it. Most churches measure harmony, financial stability, membership. So long as there are no complaints, the church is in
Take a good look around at your next church board meeting. Listen to the questions and the comments. Look at the faces. More importantly, though, look at the body language. What does it
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
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
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
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