Church Plants, Why They Fail
By Bill Easum My heart aches. Too many new church plants either don’t make it past eighteen months or remain so small they can barely survive much less thrive. Why do so many church plants not reach their potential? It certainly isn’t because they don’t try or don’t care. Church planters usually have a heart […]
Church, Essential Ingredients
From Bill Easum We are often asked to boil down to a bare understandable minimum the essential characteristics of a biblical congregation. Driven by a clear mission (DNA) that is imprinted throughout the life of the congregation. E very church has the same DNA – to carry out the Great Commission. Of course, every DNA […]
Childrens Ministry, Not in Adult Worship
From Bill Easum It is almost impossible for worship to adult and kid friendly at the same time. I don’t see this happening in what I consider to be the normal great churches in the US. There is just too much difference between an adult and a child. Now, what remains to be seen is how […]
Behaviors, Treating Unhealthy Behaviors
There are all kinds of understandings about the attacks by members — especially those who proclaim themselves to be spiritually advanced, actively involved, long-term members, big givers, etc., etc.– that I know rationally before and after personal attacks. Here are 12 of them. 1. Such persons have been treating most if not all the pastors/clergy this way for years […]
Bar Ministry
From Bill Easum Keep in mind that Bar ministry isn’t for everyone. I do not recommend it unless it has something to do with your upbringing and you understand the bar crowd mindset. Also, know that it will take up to a year for you to be accepted and begin to see results. From our advanced […]
Apostolic Movements: Emerging Worship
Emerging Worship: Musings On A Much-Altered Landscape by Sally Morgenthaler Worship leader Kirk McPherson has had a tough week. It’s Friday, 5:30 p.m., and things are only barely coming together for Sunday morning. If it wasn’t one staff problem, it was another. He wonders what he might be able to pull out of his hat by Saturday […]