I think it’s time to think creatively about how to reopen churches in a way that honors both God and neighbor.
All in Church
Back to Normal or Toward New Possibilities
Is going back to what used to be really possible? And – listen closely, church leaders – is going back to what used to be really desirable?
The Complex Questions of Reopening After COVID-19
Is there something we are not experiencing now (online)? If so, what is “it”? Given that “it” comes with potential costs, how do we decide if and when “it” is worth it?
For Elders Who Are Facilitating Gender Inclusion, Coronavirus Brought You a Gift
As if things couldn’t get any weirder, it seems that coronavirus is proving to be quite the surprise on-ramp for gender inclusion.
The Future Is Coming Quickly
What is church supposed to look like when the primary expressions of congregational life and ministry and mission are no longer available to us?
A Chance to Do Church in a Radically Different Way
If you share a house with family members or roommates, then do family church instead of (or in addition to) online church.
Who You Callin’ “Non-Essential”?
One of the most powerful spiritual gifts a leader can possess is the ability to make each member feel essential.
Stock Up on Hand Sanitizer, Toilet Paper, and Your Crisis Communication Plan
If this whole coronavirus mayhem has taught me anything, it’s that we seriously have no idea what is going to hit church leaders next and that panic spreads worse than the virus.
Serving in a Surviving Church
What can a graying congregation in a shrinking rural community do?
Things, New and Old: A Reflection on Wineskins
It may be that we have let our love of old things get in the way of our love for the creative power of God breaking into our world.
Leading Your Church Through the Pandemic
This global pandemic doesn’t have to wreck your church, but it will reveal your church’s latent leadership strengths or weaknesses.
Three Things to Remember About the Bible
Whether you are an elder, preacher, teacher, or parent, God’s leaders use and refer to Scripture.
A Journey of Inclusion (Part 1)
Inclusion means that the congregation embraces the inherent value in all voices and seeks to make them an active part of the whole.
Exploring Generational Differences in Our Churches
The important move is to encourage church leaders to more directly involve younger adults in the discernment processes of leadership.
Small Town, Small Church
Smaller churches carry great strengths that can support flourishing spiritual communities.
How to Preach a Funeral
Now that this is a more intuitive process for me, I share these three practical guidelines for preaching a funeral.
Resource Highlight: What the Church Health Assessment Is Teaching Us About Generational Differences
What contributes to the growing divide between older and younger generations' views of the church?
For Elders Who are Facilitating Gender Inclusion, Create a Relational Map
Build relational bridges now, with intention and sincerity.
Urgent About the Right Things
If our urgency is misplaced, we will create unnecessary tension that ultimately pulls us – and possibly others – away from the will of God.
Discerning a Path for Renewal
Rather than rush from one thing to another, healthy churches live with meaning and intentionality, doing what they do with excellence.