Let me state the obvious: we’re divided. Democratic governors raise the ire of their red constituents. Republican governors get dumbfounded disbelief from the blue. Parents and teacher draw sides in both public and private school debates. Pastors lead increasingly polarized congregations. No one in leadership can win. The debate over Read more…
Most believers would agree that the church needs an outward focus. However, only 1 percent of our churches actually grow evangelistically. Such a small percentage of evangelistic growth in churches points to a disconnect between saying we need an outward focus and actually having one. Why does the local church need Read more…
Somewhere along the way your church settled on a mission, a purpose for existence. I’ve worked with a lot of churches through the years. I’ve never found one church that didn’t have a purpose. I’ve seen churches determined to maintain the cherished traditions of the past. I’ve seen others trying Read more…