We’ve looked at how to break the barriers of 200 and 500 in worship; now it’s time to examine how to push through the 1,000 barrier. Keep in mind that each barrier builds on the essentials of the previous barriers. So you might take a look at them also to make sure you have […]
I was the pastor of a good church but, honestly, it didn’t honor God like it should when it came to new people. Â We were very friendly to each other, however, guests didn’t seem to find us hospitable.
Sadly, the vast majority of churches are like that. Â What about yours? Â What is the friendliness status […]
For a long time I’ve taught there are only two critical questions facing humankind:
What is it about my relationship to Christ that my neighbor needs to experience?
How can I rabidly share that relationship without coming off like a bigot?
Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola have made a major contribution to these two questions in […]
For the week of March 21, 2005
Barriers to Effective Leadership Teams Part 3: The Lack of Trust
By: John Laster
There are three common, interrelated barriers to more effective leadership teams: the absence of a shared DNA, the presence of fear, and a lack of trust within the team itself.
Lack of trust among leadership team members […]
For the week of January 24, 2005
The Purpose of Worship
By: Tom Bandy
Although there are plenty of theological definitions of worship, the wise church leader will understand the organizational and systemic purpose of worship. In this perspective, there are only two reasons why worship deserves dedicated time, space, and staff:
• Worship is the one regular […]
Probably the most important thing people can do during this crises is make sure young people understand they are the secret weapon against this virus. Most of them wont experience much difficulty but they are the ones that will spread the virus. They need to quit going to bars or eating out and staying […]
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