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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

October 11, 2017 0 Comments

There is a fundamental flaw in the church of the early 21st century.  We have identified it quite clearly, but talk is inadequate.  As the old GI Joe commercial went, knowing is half

October 7, 2017 0 Comments

Perhaps you've noticed, our culture is often evaluating church in a negative fashion.  Church people are perceived as being hypocritical, looking very different in life expression than the claims from faith identity.  And,

September 11, 2017 2 Comments

Effective church leadership is the most glamourless, thankless, and frustrating job on the planet. I make that emphatic statement based on two observations. First, I'm unaware of any other sector, profit or non-profit,