There are lots of things that frustrate church consultants. For me, at least lately, the biggest bang-my-head-against-a-wall issue is denominational distractions. Let me give you a real-world example. Last summer, my denomination (Disciples
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There are lots of things that frustrate church consultants. For me, at least lately, the biggest bang-my-head-against-a-wall issue is denominational distractions. Let me give you a real-world example. Last summer, my denomination (Disciples
I was reading an article by Amy Butler on the ABP News site recently on the season of church budgets. She was responding to a writer who was comparing church budgets with budgets
I was with a group of church planters recently, and the conversation around the table focused on naming the church. Most of the planters had already named their ministries, but a few were
The following is an excerpt from our upcoming book, 21st Century Strategies for Church Growth. One of the consistent messages we hear during onsite consultations is that the church is committed to reach those
It's a sad day for United Methodists (who aren't very united or Methodist anymore). The Judicial Council has failed to uphold the decision of the General Conference to end the long-standing guaranteed appointment
Sometimes you just can't win. After a year of talking about what it takes to be a welcoming church, this image suggests one step forward and two steps back. To be honest, this