My friend, Jimmy Lee, of Create Possible, recently shared some great ideas on what he has been learning from the global church– which can greatly benefit your church and ministry: 1. Relationships are important. I was talking to a pastor from Nairobi, Kenya (who...
I’m always fascinated by the church in Europe, because I believe they hold rich insights into where the church in America is heading. I recently shared dinner with a witty professor and vicar from England. I asked him the following: Knowing that the United...
Our churches are enriched when we embrace the arts and creative expressions of worship. One church who is thinking outside the box is Ecclesia in Houston, Texas, who has a friend, Scott Erickson, as an artist-in-residence. I asked Scott to share what it’s like...
The National Council of Churches’ 2010 Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches reports membership gains in the Catholic Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Assemblies of God, among others. The 78th annual edition of the Yearbook...
My friend, Cynthia Ware, posted this excellent piece on “5 Trends Impacting Your Ministry.” Understanding these trends can greatly benefit the Church at large. And, can often explain why rather than build a multi-million dollar building, young people are...
