Last week I wrote a post called “Programs, paradigms and presuppositions: Why we’re struggling with disciple-making.” I began by rejoicing over the “new” disciple-making movement (DM) and how it is seeking to return the American Evangelical church to a version of Christian discipleship (the Christian life) that includes disciple-making as part of the paradigm. I […]
Why I’m Becoming A Togetherist
Okay. I know. You’ve never heard of a togetherist and it sounds bad. Please give me a chance to explain myself. Here’s what I don’t mean: (1) I don’t mean that we should despise the Bible’s commands to separate ourselves from false teachers and false teaching. Here’s a sample of what God’s Word says about […]
Give Your Pastor The Gift Of Reasonable Expectations
Pastor Appreciation Month is already behind us, but the “holiday season” is coming on fast. Many church members gave their pastors a gift in October, even if it was just their well-wishes. Others are thinking about what they might give their pastor for Christmas. If that’s you, this post is for you. If you’re a […]
A “Perfect Storm” In A Local Church
Definition: “A perfect storm is a meteorological event aggravated by a rare combination of circumstances… [The term has become] an idiom for a situation where a rare combination of factors creates an unusually disastrous or powerful outcome.” Google search Most of us know the term because of The Perfect Storm movie, based on the 1997, […]
SURVIVING A “Perfect Storm” In A Local Church
Last week I wrote about perfect storms in churches. In meteorology, a perfect storm is a rare event in which a combination of circumstances creates an unusually disastrous weather event. In ecclesiology (churches), a perfect storm occurs when one1 or more conflict scenarios occur, typically in the unhealthy atmosphere (culture or congregational system) of a […]
GOD’S GRACE In The Perfect Storm
“I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.” The Apostle Paul in II Corinthians 7:4b In meteorology, a perfect storm is a rare event in which a combination of circumstances creates an unusually destructive weather event. In ecclesiology (churches), a perfect storm occurs when one or more conflict scenarios occur, […]
Ten Ways To PREVENT A Perfect Storm From Destroying Your Church
“But you, keep your head in all situations…” The Apostle Paul in II Timothy 4:5a In meteorology, a perfect storm is a rare occurrence in which a combination of circumstances creates an unusually destructive weather event. In ecclesiology (churches), a perfect storm happens when conflict occurs in an unhealthy church atmosphere and is handled poorly […]
Seven Ways You Can Trust Your Church Board
Trust in authority figures in the United States is probably at an all-time low. I can’t prove that, but I doubt that any of you will challenge my assertion. I’ve recently been the victim of a very clever scam artist and a big corporation which seems to not care a whit that it was complicit […]
“Playbook” Chapters I Need To Add: Help Your Congregation Discover Their Riches In Christ
Just a note: In 2025 we launched “The Revitalization Playbook.” The “Playbook” is similar to the ones used by football coaches on the sidelines. The coach’s playbook contains all the plays that the coach is confident that his team can run. Conditions on the field determine which play he chooses next. In my “Playbook,” knowing […]
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