Essentials for Moving from Attractional to Missional
I’m constantly being asked how to transition a church from purely attractional to truly missional. It’s a good question because if a church is purely attractional, it’s not really a church. So here is how I respond. At least four things have to take place before such a transition can be made. Here they are: […]
The Business of Church
Today’s spiritual seekers rarely turn to Christianity or to the church to find the answers they seek because of their past experiences or because of the church’s and faith’s reputation. Too often, spiritual seekers have turned in desperation to the church only to discover the church so embroiled in “business as usual” that there is […]
The Secret to the Future of Western Christianity
We all know Western Christianity is in deep trouble. I won’t dwell on that. Instead, I want to share the secret to our future. It’s simple. The secret to our future lies in our ability to unlearn and rethink the possibilities. The primary unlearning is that people no longer automatically come to church or think […]
Jesus is the Way?
By Bill Easum One thing has become crystal clear over the twenty some years I have been consulting and coaching church leaders – the vast majority of growing churches in the U.S. range from conservative to ultra-conservative. And for them, Jesus is the only way to salvation. The more a leader vacillates on this belief, […]
Great Leaders Keep Up
I often ask my pastors what they’re reading outside of scripture. Too often the answers I get are litanies of commentaries and historical theologians. Although that’s not a bad thing, I suppose, the problem is that a steady diet of Christian academia and spirituality may feed your soul, but it will also asphyxiate your brain. […]
When Digital Worship Isn’t
A week or so ago I had the great privilege of leading a workshop session for a group of folks who were considering the possibility of professional ministry. I’d been invited to present on Sunday morning and follow my presentation with a brief closing worship. I’d planned on bringing my guitar and leading a time […]