If nominations were solicited for a single word that best described the North American house church and home fellowship movement, “potential” might be the one in the sealed envelope. David Garrison who has studied global church planting movements suggests that house church planting is one of the key factors for the growth of global […]
My brother was in the Marines … a loooong time ago. I was in the Air Force … a looooooonger time ago. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Good enough for government work.” I imagine I heard that now and again during my tour in Europe, but I know good and well my […]
Imagine. A church of small groups that meet in homes, based on geography rather than affinity, whose purpose is to not only share life together around the Scriptures but also to transform the neighborhood or section of the city from which the small group is gathered by living out what it means to be […]
By Bill Easum
The words we use denote who we are and how we view the world. Change some of the words you use and you’re on the way to changing the system.
That’s why I hate the word “volunteer.” To me the word has come to mean “I’ll give you what I want to give […]
Bill Easum
Several trans-denominational groups have begun church planting centers for the purpose of networking, developing and assisting church planters. The relationship of the organization to the planter is very different from that of the congregational-based center. Whereas the congregational-based center has a direct impact on the long-term coaching, the organizational based planting center often […]
Relationships are crucial to your church’s mission. To reach and impact your community, you likely aim to welcome newcomers, retain visitors, and strengthen relationships with members.
The same is true when it comes to church fundraising. Fortunately, there are fundraising tools available to help your church build and strengthen relationships with its supporters.
Church membership management […]
There is a phenomenon in churches today—yes, yet another one. The arts and worship. I’m hearing about it, I’m experiencing it. I am even teaching it. And I am worried about it, a bit. I suppose we are “a ways off” from church leaders completely usurping it, […]
The United States of America is 242 years old. That’s a long time for a nation to remain free. But, when you look at our history in the context of world history, America is just a child among the nations. Egypt, China, Japan and Greece all make America’s history seem so short. 242 years […]
Bill Easum
Church leaders constantly ask me how to get people to commit enough time to do lay ministries. “My people are just too busy,” they say.
Folks, let’s face it; that’s nothing more than a copout from doing authentic ministry. Most people have time to do what is meaningful to them. Sure, time is now […]
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