4 Differences Mark Pre-Easter vs Post-Easter Churches

by | Apr 21, 2017 | Opinion

Easter changes everything. Like no other part of the Christian faith, the story of Easter is at the heart of what makes our faith unique and life-changing. Death is overcome by life. Not even the grave is immune to the life-giving power of Jesus Christ. Those simple...

7 Healthy Habits of Congregations on Mission

by | Mar 31, 2017 | Opinion

Building a congregation’s life around a clear vision and purpose is an easy thing to believe in. Aligning that purpose with biblical teaching and witness is an agreeable notion. I seldom encounter a leader or leadership group who resists the idea that the path...

Does Your Church Need a Recombobulation Area?

by | Dec 28, 2016 | Opinion

I’ve seen a lot of unusual things, people and events in airports. It takes something special to get a reaction from me. Recently, I saw something that stopped me in my tracks. In fact, I took a photo of the sign just to be sure I was seeing what I thought I saw....

6 Lessons Your Church Can Learn from Sea Glass

by | Dec 1, 2016 | Opinion

Our grandchildren discovered sea glass on our family beach trip this past summer. For our five preschoolers, it was like finding treasure. In fact, that’s what they called it. “Let’s go find some more treasures!” You probably know that the...