Multi-Generational Churches
There is always the debate about what is the most effective strategy for reaching new people, change an existing church or simply start a new one with its own unique culture. In my opinion both have their strengths and weaknesses, so the decision should depend upon the context. There are several things I have noticed […]
Three Common Mistakes Pastors Make
Pastoral leadership is hard enough and there are so many different ideas that they have to filter through. The temptation is when things are not working well to try the latest and greatest new idea only to see it fail as well. Eric Geiger deals with this common mistake as well as two other important […]
The Nostalgia Of The Past
Most of us are over scheduled and have way too much stress in our lives. As a reaction to the pressure of the present we often find ourselves looking back and longing for a time when life was simpler and slower than it is today. What we selectively seem to forget is that the past […]
6 Ways To Make Emotional Deposits
We are all familiar with the metaphor of making emotional deposits and taking withdrawals from another person both personally and professionally. When you end up taking more than you give to another person you end up with a negative balance and believe me there are serious fees and late charges involved. Stephen Covey in his […]
Sorry For Wrong Reason
I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have been sorry in my life. As I look back on all the mistakes I have made and the consequences I have suffered a clear pattern has developed. Most of the time when I have been sorry it has been for the wrong reason. I […]