The Anti-Business Church
Someone always inevitably blurts the Old Statement: “The church is not a business.” When a lay person uses a metaphor from the business world in …
Someone always inevitably blurts the Old Statement: “The church is not a business.” When a lay person uses a metaphor from the business world in …
We walked through the nearly empty, formerly flourishing space of the Kodak manufacturing plant near our home. The plant manager, a friend from church, sadly …
Sit down. Shut up. Listen. Agree or leave. Sadly, that’s the message many take away from church. And, sadly, they leave. And they don’t return. …
They tell me I’ve missed the point of the gospel, I’ve mistaken Jesus’ message. Their chastening has come when I’ve shared our findings of why …
I asked a question that brought the Future of the Church summit participants to an uncomfortable silence. It was a simple question that continued to …
Here’s a guaranteed way to dramatically power-up your teaching and preaching. It works. But many teachers and preachers will reject it–before ever trying it. I’ve …
The American church is entering a time of unprecedented upheaval. In 20 years, what we call the church will look very different from today. Thinkers …
It’s becoming clear to the churched and unchurched alike. Serving others is valid and righteous only if it is done inside the confines of the …
Pastor Bob really knows how to captivate an audience with his sermons. People say he’s a “great communicator.” And many people assume that Pastor Bob’s …
They’re fed up with the unchurched and the dechurched. They’re sick and tired of their lame excuses for avoiding church. Whenever anyone reports on the …