Holy Soup

You can move—or distract—your audience with video. The motion picture can help you drive home a point, or drive aimlessly into oblivion. I’ve seen churches …

What is your true role in the often mysterious journey that leads to someone entering into a relationship with Jesus? Is God counting on you …

As about half of the typical American church service involves music, I have a few modest wishes. But first, a couple of caveats. I’m not …

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 …

How do you thaw the “frozen chosen”? How do you engage the disinterested members of your flock? In my last post I described these people …

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 …

Peculiar people. The apostle Peter used that term to address his people. After a couple thousand years, I guess we’re still peculiar. But I’m just …

Something is stifling the church. It’s keeping the church from fulfilling its full potential. It is characterized by these nasty words: “That will never work.” …

The woman began to weep after we inducted her into Group’s Sunday School Hall of Fame. “I’ve taught for 50 years. This is the first …

Last week a friend stopped by and mentioned he left his church. I learned he wasn’t alone. It seems a large chunk of the congregation …