by Bill Wilson | Dec 5, 2018 | Opinion
I have had the privilege of working with numerous congregations to clarify their identity and lean into the future proactively. When that has gone well, one consequence has nearly always been true: The fresh vision requires a significant shift in the organizational...
by Bill Wilson | Nov 19, 2018 | Opinion
One of the most frequent conversations I have with churches has to do with finances and staff. Specifically, with the majority of churches plateaued or declining, intense pressure is often brought to bear upon church staffing models. With finances tight, congregations...
by Bill Wilson | Sep 12, 2018 | Opinion
Inviting congregations to look back and connect with their past is essential for congregations to imagine their future. At the Center for Healthy Churches, we encourage the churches we work with to engage in reflecting on their history as the first step. One effective...
by Bill Wilson | Aug 14, 2018 | Opinion
A friend and I were talking a few weeks ago, and she made the following statement: “One of the hardest parts of long-term ministry is burying your friends. I buried a dear friend on Monday. It was all I could do not to burst out crying in the pulpit. Thank God for...
by Bill Wilson | Jul 25, 2018 | Opinion
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) faces a leadership transition in the coming months that offers an opportunity to be thoughtful and proactive about the future. As it faces its fourth leadership era, the cultural and religious landscape has shifted dramatically...
