Pulling the Trigger
Two Axioms for Pulling the Trigger Why is it so hard for pastors to pull the trigger and institute something new? Why do so many resist doing what they know needs done? Let me take a stab at responding to these questions. I think there are two prime reasons. 1. Distractions dilute desire. Don’t kid […]
To Tech or Not to Tech? That’s Not Even a Question Anymore
The latest blog post by Bill Easum sparked a number of lively conversations on both our LinkedIn and Facebook accounts. I started to reply there, but as my response grew, it seemed more appropriate to bring it here to the public forum. The responses mostly included assertions that the church has become too focused or […]
The Future is Here
Recently, on Bloomberg TV, The Titans featured Bill Gates and Mike Bloomberg. Bloomberg said something that all churches should ponder for a week. He said, “Technology will advance more in the next couple of years than it has since the discovery of the light bulb.” Now give that some thought. What does it mean to the […]
Preaching for Reaching
Let’s be honest. Most of us pastor-types were taught to preach primarily to a modern, well-churched or church-experienced audience. The target of our preaching was essentially “one of us.” We weren’t really taught preaching for reaching those beyond the walls of the church. I hear some of you howling in protest. “I was taught how […]
A Smooth as Glass Restart
Not every church is going to make it. Some need to restart. Here’s a model for getting started from Central Christian Church is Texas.
Classic Worship Leaders and Worship Bands
Music isn’t just a part of worship for today’s generations – it is the primary act of worship. Whereas classic worship services break up songs with other worship tools, such as responsive readings, prayers, etc., successful alternative worship services produce music sets similar to that of a concert, with one song leading directly into another […]