The Futurist
PHOTOS.COM As digital media become the dominant means of communication, they will usher in a new paradigm, transforming how we think, behave, relate, and create. A business consultant and communications theorist offers a method for understanding the changes we will face—and for better managing those changes. By M. Rex Miller The Digital Dynamic How Communications […]
Grilled Cheese, Fish Sticks, and Manger Scenes
December 5, 2004 Where is God? A boy went with his family to one of those live nativity scenes at a church. There was a big crowd and he was really anxious to get close to see the live manger scene. Intent on getting as close as he could, he picked his way through the […]
Helping Kids Cope – Equipping Parents
As parents begin to struggle through the emotions brought on by Hurricane Katrina, it’s important to remember that children are also impacted by the scenes they see played out on television, the words they hear spoken and the pictures they glimpse in the paper. “Children are often more aware of what’s happening than we realize,” […]
Innovation Comes from the Edges
Where does innovation most often occur? Innovation most often happens on the edges and because of that we need to stay close to those on the cutting edge. Our NewThing Networks has gone from one network to three networks and doubled the number of churches in the last year. And because of our investment in resources and […]
Interview with Jim Tomberlin
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Leadership Roles
Confusion frequently abounds regarding the functional role of the official Leadership Team of the congregation. Congregations and leaders themselves seldom seriously consider the diversity of expectations surrounding the roles of church leadership. Think about the different perspectives present within a congregation regarding how leaders, whether that be the elders, council, pastor, session, board, or vestry, […]