In my last article I wrote on the leadership principle that “change takes time”: that when leading necessary changes for growth in a church, it is wiser to be strategic and steady, bringing as many people along as possible, rather than rushing ahead and potentially “blowing things up”. I first learned, and then experienced, that … Read More
One of the “laws” of leading church revitalization is that change takes time. The last session of the American Anglican Council’s ReVive! Seminar focuses on effectively leading change in the church. This is because we’ve learned that even if you have a good vision and strategy to turn the church around, if you can’t lead … Read More
Caution: These are challenging but necessary questions to ask of yourself and your church Have you ever considered embarking on a long trip? If you have, you know the importance of asking important questions before committing to the journey. You might ask things like, “Can I afford this trip? “Am I physically able to make … Read More
Have you ever heard an “ought to” sermon? You know, you ought to do this or you out to do that to be a better Christian. It seems to me that for many people who regularly listen to sermons, the problem is not in the needing to know more of what they ought to do, … Read More
In the middle of a busy Lenten season and with all the preparations for Holy Week, it is easy to lose focus on our mission and not make the most of the opportunity Easter Sunday gives us to fulfill the Great Commission. Here’s a quick reminder of some important ways to be ready for Easter … Read More
