Church revitalization carries both challenges and joys. Revitalizing a declining or plateaued church challenges the congregation, provides opportunity for change and evaluation, and will inevitably cause some growing pains in the process. When looking to...
Good coffee matters, and so does your theology of hospitality. A few years ago, I was put in charge of making the coffee at my church for a small group event in the summer. I’m the master of making coffee in my own home with my own coffee pot. I’ve got the...
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 69 I had circled the date on my calendar for over a year. It was a huge landmark for my career. It took every ounce of my influence and effort and hustle to make it a reality. It was something I could hang my hat on....
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 67 “Is your church healthy?” is not intended to be a rhetorical question. Every church leader should constantly be asking it of their ministry. Some say “no”, but most say “yes.” When asked why they think...
Core values are the hidden hand in your church. Your values make decisions for you when you operate out of default. The actual values of your church determine most of the choices you make. The problem is that what you actually value may not line-up...