While some people stay energized through a lifetime of demanding ministry, others seem to get seriously stuck. What makes the difference? Let me introduce you …

No wonder most people walk away from church with little to show for it. Recent Barna research revealed that most people (61 percent) cannot recall …

Christian colleges and universities are hurting. A recent piece on CNNMoney reports these institutions are slashing tuition in an attempt to stay afloat. The article …

First, a confession. I consider myself a teacher. I’ve taught a lot of stuff. I’ve spent the better part of my career devising, developing and …

People describe the Christian faith as a “personal relationship with Jesus.” But in the church, how have we gone about encouraging and developing that relationship …

They quietly walk into church, say little, look a bit detached, and leave quickly when the service concludes. These church attendees are Present In Body …

Nationally, about 17% of the American population attends church services weekly, according to the American Church Research Project. In this blog I’ve been spotlighting some …

Some people are wired to attend church as we know it. Others (most people) are not. I’ve been describing characteristics that are found in those …

The Sunday morning church experience was designed for a certain strata of society. And, for the most part, it works for that slice of the …

It seems everyone has an opinion on the state of the American church. Writing books on what’s wrong with the church has become somewhat of …