The Key to Understanding Today’s World and the Role of the Church  Two metaphors will guide us - The National Park and The Jungle.  Everyone born before 1980 was born in the National

One of the crucial issues facing many North American church leaders today is to understand the scope and focus of mission. When thinking about mission, too many church leaders still think in terms

From time to time I write an article on what my travels across the U.S. are teaching me. It has been awhile since I have shared my observations, so I thought I would

By Bill Easum For much of the past three decades, denominational officials have been promoting seminars and programs aimed at revitalizing the church. I know because I have been the speaker or consultant

The following is an excerpt from our workbook Disciple Making Leaders.  To purchase the entire workbook go to http://easumbandy.com/store/shop/EBA_store.html?state=search&cartid=3b5d034dc125c75ace188e2e8df7dc0d I.  The Steps in making disciples or mobilizing a congregation.  This is the primary measure

By Bill Easum Over twenty years of consulting with more than 40 denominations has allowed me to see some common tactical mistakes made by church leaders. Although I have seen many mistakes, six stand