Getting the Most Out of Your Property
Introduction I believe the 21st century will be more like the first century than the 20th. If this is so, then mainstream Christianity’s understanding of property will undergo profound change. What property was to the 20th century, relationships and community will be to the 21st century. That spells trouble for most of the traditional ways of […]
Small Church Thinking
This is an excerpt from our upcoming book, 21st Century Strategies for Church Growth. One of the key differences between a stuck small church and a growing church (of any size) is found in the way the average church member thinks. In stuck small churches, the members believe and behave as if their wants, needs, and preferences […]
Staff Configuration
I’m on my way to a Vineyard church in the Northeast. They are bringing me in to help them reconfigure their staff for the growth they are anticipating. Presently they are growing and opening new campuses in the area, so the stress on staff is growing also. I will meet with each staff person and […]
Blended Services… or Not
The following is an excerpt from our upcoming book, 21st Century Strategies for Church Growth. One of the consistent messages we hear during onsite consultations is that the church is committed to reach those beyond the church walls. One of the realities these churches have to face is that there are a limited number of non-active […]
62 Ways to Connect with the Unchurched
In order to connect with the unchurched you have to have three ingredients: a knowledge of God’s word, a good relationship with unchurched people, and the ability to make the leap from a world of organized faith to a world of searching faith. Most clergy and some laity have the first ingredient. However, very few clergy ever […]
Worship Leader’s Job Description
Bill Easum 2007 WORSHIP PASTOR Position Objective: To provide pastoral leadership to the worship ministries of (your church). This should reflect whatever mission or vision statement you have. Position Description: The worship pastor will be the “producer” of each worship service and special programs. Although the senior pastor is the “director” in terms of setting the theme […]