EBA Leadership Tip
Personal Worship – It is Crucial for You by Jeff Patton When was the last time you took time to worship? Yea just you, Jesus, worship? As pastors we often have so much on our plates that we don’t take time to renew and refresh our souls. My friend and mentor (now in heaven), William […]
His Mercies are New Every Morning
By: Jeff Patton God’s mercies….God’s tenderness to us is known, it is all through the pages of the Bible. The life of Jesus is the example. God cares for us. Think about that. The God who created the universe and all that is in it, who made you and me, loves you! I know you […]
Making a Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear
For the week of July 17, 2006 Making a Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear By: Bill Easum Recently, I received two pieces of mail – one in the snail mail and one online. The snail mail article came from a person I’m not sure I know, but the article was from a religion […]
An Either/Or World
For the week of July 10, 2006 An Either/Or World By: Bill Easum Numerous books have been written lately on the emerging church. Many of these books are excellent in their content and analysis of the culture. Three of these books stand out from the rest – The Shaping of Things to Come, Revolution, and […]
What Can You Do to Have a Summer Hump instead of a Summer Slump?
What Can You Do to Have a Summer Hump Instead of a Summer Slump? By: Bill Easum I remember my first visit to Prince of Peace Lutheran right after Mike Foss arrived. I was impressed by something they did in the summer to have a summer hump instead of slump. They added an outdoor worship […]
Break Out of Program Silos
Break Out of Program “Silos” By: Tom Bandy Most church staff leaders find themselves trapped in management roles for programs. Growing churches break their staff out of management by deploying them at the “intersections” of the disciple-making process. In other words, their job is not to manage programs but develop leaders. They prioritize one-to-one time […]