What Is Your Church Trying to Accomplish?
I recently attended a continuing education course on church revitalization taught, mostly, by Kevin Ford. Kevin is a relative of Billy Graham, but more importantly he has consulted with churches on revitalization for many years. I learned a lot during the course, however one comment…
Read MoreLeadership Lessons: Trusting in God, choice by choice
“And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.” Daniel 6:23 Many years ago, I was an attorney. One of the most compelling closing arguments that I ever heard in court was delivered by…
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Revitalization Requires Relational Renewal
So often when a church realizes that it is in need of revitalization, the initial response is to look for quick fixes or what’s often referred to as, “the silver bullet.” It’s natural to think and hope that if we can just find the right…
Read MoreLeadership Lessons: Leading begins with being led
“The LORD is my shepherd…He leads me beside quiet waters…He guides me in paths of righteousness”. (Psalm 23: 1-3) I don’t have any sheep at home—but I do have dogs. Two of man’s best friends, Reggie and Ellie. Home now from sabbatical, I have…
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