Small Groups are Replacing Adult Sunday School
…meet in homes to share life together around the scriptures with emphasis on behavior modification and leadership development. Sunday schools are about pouring information into people while what is needed…
The Eight Practices of a Missional Church
…you just got your answer. Networked Leadership – leaders network with like-minded leaders, always aware that their power comes from God not themselves. This is one of my biggest regrets…
How to Start a New Service
…written plan that is communicated to the leadership and congregation is always good. 4. Secure the emotional and financial support of the long timers. In most churches, their permission and…
What I am Learning About Permission Giving Churches Part Two
…clergy for pastoral care and leadership, to congregations that rely on gifted, called, and equipped laity for pastoral care and leadership, is one of the greatest paradigm shifts of the…
Stragetic Mappers
…be that of developing my spiritual leadership. Here, then, is the number-one reason most church leaders can’t lead: They don’t see life as one big learning experience and they don’t…
Starting a Visual Worship Service
…time. 4. Bring the core leadership on board throughout the process. Stress the “Win/Win” aspect of adding another service. Remind them that they will not have to attend this service…