Mobilization Mindshift
There is a shift of mindset – a mindshift, if you will – going on today when it comes to how pastors view their role and their congregations. In the past most pastors looked for volunteers who they could convince to fill some committee or ministry slot in the church. The result is that 80% of the people did […]
The DIY Consultation
From the beginning of 21st Century Strategies, a long, long time ago, we’ve had one driving value: help transform churches. We suspect that pretty much all our readers understand that one of the ways we do that is by offering professional consultation services, church leadership coaching, and congregational training. What many folks may not realize […]
They Come to See Me Burn
I’m preparing to speak to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in a couple of months. They chose as the subject “The Emmaus Project.” It consists of selected churches from all over Canada. As I was preparing, I got stuck on the tiny phrase the two pilgrims who walked with Jesus said once he had left […]
The Importance of Coaching
Over the years I’ve watched pastors do all kinds of work trying to grow their church. Many of them have brought in a consultant, myself included, had a thorough examination of their church, and received a clear directive for the future, only to flounder after the consultant left. It has become clear to me that […]
MLK Day
I just heard some reports that attendance at most of this year’s MLK rallies and marches was way down. While in the restroom at the hospital this week I heard a man say to another man, “I don’t understand what this Martin Luther King Day is all about. Why do we have it?” King started […]
Catching Up: The Good and the Ugly
Sorry for not posting in a while but my wife has been in the hospital going through two surgeries. However, she is doing wonderful tonight and may go home soon. So I’ve been a bit distracted. But God is good and all is well with my wife. That is the good part of this post. […]