CPR
By Kris Tenny-Brittian Most of us are aware of how important it is to know CPR—Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation—for the saving of a life. However, not enough of us know, let alone practice, another form of CPR that is just as important and life-giving. In this case, CPR stand for conceive, perceive, and receive and represents […]
Summer Priorities – Tip 2: Spiritual Habits
Rethink your personal spiritual habits. Spiritual disciplines are always evolving because God is always speaking in new ways. Keep your life and ministry fresh by taking time to ponder new ways to make your life and lifestyle accountable to God. Think “out of the box”. Read more widely about spiritual life, but don’t just borrow […]
Summer Priorities – Tip 1: Leadership
Focus the shortlist of people with whom you will step up mentoring in the next year. Prayerfully review your membership list (or better, if you keep records, the names of regular worship participants). Identify the names of individuals who have shown signs of serious spiritual discipline and mission attitude. Make one list of emerging new leaders. Make […]
The Demise of Robert’s Rules of Order
Hi Bill, I’ve heard you say that Robert’s Rules are dead. What are some of the factors that has led to its demise? Making disciples, Bill From Bill Easum Roberts Rules were designed for people who don’t trust one another or who can’t relate to one another in an orderly, loving fashion. If the church is […]
The Success Factor
When it comes to church leadership, there seems to be a word that sends more shivers of horror down their spines than the combination of Stephen King, M. Night Shyamalan, and Boris Karloff could ever pull off. Indeed, this word evokes a fear is so insidious that it’s paralyzing and many church leaders run for […]
Weddings, Counseling
(2004) From Bill Easum in response to many posts Don’t take this wrong but why are so many of you requiring yourself to do so much counseling? Sounds as if some of you are investing more time in this than in reaching the unchurched, never churched and dechurched. The more you insist on you doing three sessions […]