People Are Being Programmed To Death
…relationships not programs. Activity and involvement in programs have little to do with the growth or health of a church. Keeping people busy doing things doesn’t equate to fulfilled people….
Equations for the Emerging World
…committee of seven people. As a result, we not only went through the year with a surplus and tremendous growth, we also decided not to return to the committee structure….
An Open Letter to a Disciple; Parts 1 and 2
…pastor’s role is to equip laity for ministry, not to merely take care of them. Growth and change in other people is the primary task of a pastor among the…
21st Century Evangelism
…effective evangelism relies on long-term relationships and growth processes, not rallies, laws, or programs. It is not unusual for individuals to take two to four years to realize that they…
Staff Disharmony: The Giant Killer
…Without additional staff, the congregation ultimately falters and they lose their effectiveness. Program staff, on the other hand, becomes the leverage for continued faithfulness, growth, and maturity. These growing and…
Matthew Parties: A Small Group Growth Tip
…discovered that when small groups regularly host Matthew Parties, they are less likely to become “closed” and/or exclusive. Instead, they find themselves being intentional about evangelism and small group growth….