05/28/07 Measuring Results (Part 1 of 4)

Understand that you are always measuring something … even if you do not know it. Most churches measure harmony, financial stability, membership. So long as there are no complaints, the church is in the black, and membership is at least stable, they...

05/21/07 Relevant Bible Study

By Bill Tenny-Brittian

Over the past couple of decades there's been a lot of talk about being relevant in our churches, especially in our worship. There's been a move toward contemporary music, modern instruments, high-end technology, and even talk...

05/14/07 You Work Too Much

When was the last time someone said that to you?   Most of the stupid jokes I hear directed at pastors refer to the short work week (20 minutes on Sunday) and how easy it is to stand up each week and put people to sleep.

 Reality is...

05/07/07 Two More Weeks!

By Jeff Patton

I heard it again today.  Dramatic turnaround in congregations occurs about two weeks after you have decided to throw in the towel.  Two weeks.  Two weeks. 

 I remember years ago when that was true for...