Helpful Questionnaire
I appreciate your help as we endeavor to provide our clients and friends with the most timely and helpful resources. Thanks! Bill T-B Which of the following resources would be…
Effective Leadership
I am coming to believe that effective leadership is based on the following formula.
1. Our Call works like an anchor in the storm or a GPS when faced with major intersections in life.
2. Our preferred style of leadership makes some forms of leading easier than others and preclude some forms of leadership that may […]
Too Much Time in Meetings?
Too Much Time in Meetings?By: John Laster
It is not unusual to find Leadership Teams who eat up hours every month in meetings. Some teams even meet weekly, sometimes for several hours each week. Unless you are meeting weekly for several hours of prayer, you may have some “time-fat” you can trim from your leadership […]
Just in Time Prayer for Everyone
By Bill Tenny-Brittian
In my opinion, the most important time you spend together as a family is during your mealtimes. One of the ways to take your dinner (or lunch or breakfast) to the next level of spirituality is to get into the habit of Just-in-Time Prayer. Many families begin their meals by saying grace, […]
The Most Important Night of the Year
By Bill Easum
Whereas Easter is the most important day of the year for Christians, Christmas Eve is the most important night of the year for the unchurched and non-believer ( I’ll call them the “unconnected” from here on). I’m amazed at how many dying churches have Christmas Eve services designed mostly for their own […]
GalleryDoes Prayer Make a Difference?
An original Post from one of our online forums
We’ve been dealing with the issue of prayer the last couple of months in our Lead Team meetings. While prayer is a part of everything we do (more prayer at worship than announcements), one of my leaders in particular is really wrestling with the issue of […]
Now More Than Ever
I can’t remember a time in our nation’s history when there has been more talk about the leadership of our government. As leaders within the church we must use some criteria in which to model our leadership style. I always look first to what the Bible has to say and then try to take to […]
Helping the Fidgeters in Church
By Bill Tenny-Brittian
As I’ve mentioned in past articles, and will almost certainly mention again sometime in the future, I’m a fidget in church. I can’t still very well. The truth is, I’m in good company. There are literally millions of adults, as well as children, who fidget. Some because we’re ADHD or simply hyperactive, some […]
Can This Church Turnaround? Case Study #1
Established: ~1904
Tribe: Protestant Mainline
Worship Style: Rural traditional, family informal
Congregational Demographics:Â
AWA: 32
Trend: 20 years steep decline; 8 years slow decline; followed by 10 years slight decline
Median Age: 61
Adult Generations: 21 Builders+; 8 Boomers; 2 Gen-X; 1 Millennial
Children/Youth: 2–3
Ethnic Mix: Anglo
SES: Mixed, mostly blue collar; income similar to ministry area
Debt: $0
Available Resources: ~$100,000 in endowments
Ministry Area […]