by Bill Wilson | Dec 22, 2015 | Opinion
Our current Christmas celebration habits are uniquely post-World War II phenomena. Much of the excess we experience stands at odds with the way Western society approached the holiday only a few decades ago. This shift has lessons for any congregation attempting to...
by Bill Wilson | Nov 24, 2015 | Opinion
A friend recently shared with me a daily devotion that pointed out the story in Exodus 17 regarding Moses’ arms. As long as Moses held his staff with his arms aloft, the Israelites prevailed in their battle with Amalek. When he grew weary, Aaron and Hur found...
by Bill Wilson | Oct 27, 2015 | Opinion
What is the most important staff position at your church? Of course, as a former pastor, I must declare that we cannot function without a pastor. What would we do without a music and worship leader? We cannot live without leadership for children or youth, can we? What...
by Bill Wilson | Sep 29, 2015 | Opinion
The recent news stories describing the massive layoffs at the International Mission Board (IMB) of Southern Baptists, the nearly 50 percent downsizing of the Florida Baptist Convention staff, the continued erosion of financial support for the Cooperative Baptist...
by Bill Wilson | Aug 28, 2015 | Opinion
I love what I do. Really. Every day is like a new adventure of learning and exploring the future of congregational and clergy life. While the future is uncertain and daunting, there is no doubt that this is a pivotal time to be alive and engaged in the work of the...
