This past weekend I had the privilege of worshiping with a small congregation in my home town of Kansas City. Though this was not my home church, I felt like I had walked into a family gathering–a really good one–and I was immediately enveloped into their home. Songs were sang sincerely and we felt connect
Month: March 2012
Why Aren’t We Growing?
In his seminar notes, “How to Break the 200 Barrier,” C. Peter Wagner mentions 5 institutional factors that keep a church under 200. Let’s unpack his list… 1. The desire to preserve social intimacy One of the great strengths of the smaller church is the close relationships that form. Church becomes a place where “everybody
Dust…
The Bible tells us that God “remembers that we are dust” (Psalm 103:14). Unfortunately, many of us forget. Pastors and church leaders can be among the worst workaholics you’ll ever meet. Maybe this condition is due to the fact that the ministry to-do list is never done. Maybe the core cause is the leader’s insecurity
A Vision That Works
There’s little doubt that the idea of vision has been an organizational buzzword over the past couple of decades. Companies plaster statements on their walls in an effort to communicate the “why” of their work, thus motivating employees to give their best to “the cause.” Good organizations stay focused on that cause. They know why
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