It’s a Good Idea … For Someone
When I wrote If You’ve Got to Herd Cats, You’ll Need a Big Mouse, I wrote about the reality that your church members have no end of “good ideas” about the direction their church should go. Those good ideas include what new programs should be started, what the church needs to stop doing, and of […]
Thoughts on Innovation
The following is a personal story that sheds light on innovation. Way back in 1982 (I know, ancient history) a member of my church staff decided to bring a dozen Apple 2e’s into the Sunday School and start writing curriculum for Bible studies. I was impressed by how quickly the kids took to the new […]
Mostly For United Methodist Eyes – Bloom Where You’re Planted
Take an “imaginary” trip with me. The year is 2017, but things are different in some subtle ways. The U.S. military uses horses as its main mode of transportation because horses worked so well during the Civil War. Major companies conduct business through the phone party line because that is what worked for a century. […]
Got Vision? Check Out “Execute Your Vision!”
Are you a church leader with vision? Are you discouraged by the visions you have put before people that seemed to go unheard? Does it seem like your visions often go unfulfilled? If so, you are far from alone. Indeed, it is the norm. It is no secret to church leaders that this is a […]
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Vision Threats
Casting a vision that produces an effective culture is one of the most important things a pastor can do because culture trumps everything. An unhealthy culture results in an unhealthy church. So I want to think a moment about the threats that keep vision from creating a healthy culture. Lets start with the current reality. […]