Guns in Church: Securing a Soft Target?
As terror attacks continue abroad and closer to home, are Christian churches seen as a vulnerable “soft targets?” In addition to all the other challenges …
What the Church Learns from Political Brutality
The American political scene is leading the way for church dynamics. Gone are the days when parties and factions and individuals would share differing views, …
Breaking Out of Sunday Spectator Status
Sunday church services had become just another spectator event. Attendees came, sat, stared, spoke to no one, and went home. It wasn’t a community of believers. It …
The Shack: See or Shun?
As The Shack movie hits the screen, many will see God portrayed as never before. Some will be struck by the relentless affection God shows …
The Rise of Bi-Vocational Ministry
Shrinking budgets and mission-minded Millennials are causing more churches to move away from full-time, paid professional staff positions. Expect to see more ministry functions handled …
Breakdown of the Disciple Factories
The disciple-making machine is broken. Though most church leaders would say discipleship is a crucial part of their mission and ministry, they fear it’s not working. A …
Ethnic Fusion: Changing the Church
We are experiencing one of the quickest times of change the church has ever seen. Some are questioning if the church as we know it in …
When You’re Not the Boss
The best organizations, including churches, aren’t run by one celebrity leader. Upon closer examination, you’ll find they’re fueled by teams of great people. Sometimes you’ll …
The Day That Disabled Our Youth Ministry
That was the day. From that day forward, youth ministry was crippled. Since then we’ve seen America’s young people, the Millennials, turn away from the …
From Sleeper Sermons to Moving Messages
The centerpiece of the Sunday morning church service–the sermon–is fading. The problem is not the message. The gospel is as potent as ever. It’s the delivery …