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January 19, 2018 1 Comment

Over the past twenty-five years I’ve worked with almost seven hundred churches of all sizes and locations. Most in the U.S. but some in Canada, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and Ghana. And one

January 10, 2018 4 Comments

It's an exciting time to be a pastor.  It's equally exciting to be a consultant.  You have to stay on your toes.  These times are changing from moment to moment. For some time,

December 26, 2017 0 Comments

Christmas Eve, the most important time of the year to reach the unchurched (yes, it’s more important than Easter these days), is fast approaching and far too many pastors will be enticed by

November 28, 2017 0 Comments

At my church, the first person a guest likely has conversation with is "Tom."  Tom has Asperger Syndrome.  He's the perfect front line for hospitality.  His life situation keeps him focused on the

November 20, 2017 0 Comments

One of the most frustrating realities about a turnaround is that it takes more time to get ready for a successful turnaround than it does to grow a church. [tweetthis]It takes more time to

October 26, 2017 0 Comments

Several friends have emailed me recently about my station in life and what my plans are for the future. Those who know me well know my health is fair for a 78 year