Christmas Tree Lights – a Fun Fundraiser
I posted most of this post last year, but the program is so effective i thought I would elaborate on it and share it again. Hey folks, here is a way to raise additional funds at Christmas for some of those projects that you can’t afford. When I was pastoring, every year we did a […]
Unlearning Our Way Forward
I’m sure we would all agree that our world is changing faster than at any other time in our lifetime and most likely in all of history. And with such fast paced change we are watching many of the tried and true principles by which pastors have led and grown churches are no longer valid. […]
Got Vision? Check Out “Execute Your Vision!”
Are you a church leader with vision? Are you discouraged by the visions you have put before people that seemed to go unheard? Does it seem like your visions often go unfulfilled? If so, you are far from alone. Indeed, it is the norm. It is no secret to church leaders that this is a […]
Taking Hospitality from Good to Great
What is church hospitality? Is it unique from other hospitality? What about the rather significant emphasis on hospitality in the Bible? Let’s be honest, most churches are fortunate to have good hospitality, not great. Okay, most congregations have poor hospitality when it comes to loving the stranger, the first time guest. For me, the pivotal […]
Paradigm Factors
A paradigm is a framework containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking, and methodologies that are commonly accepted and shared by members of any discipline or group. As such paradigms determine how we interpret life. Here are some of the factors you will need to be aware of when you attempt any kind of significant […]
Vision Threats
Casting a vision that produces an effective culture is one of the most important things a pastor can do because culture trumps everything. An unhealthy culture results in an unhealthy church. So I want to think a moment about the threats that keep vision from creating a healthy culture. Lets start with the current reality. […]