“If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly.” ~ G. K. Chesterton There are some things in life that require an expert and need to be done expertly and exactly: open heart surgery rocket [...]
Today we welcome Anna Radcliffe to the Whiteboard! What do core values held by millennials have in common with post-modern core values? A lot, actually! We may use different terms, but the [...]
Today we welcome Scott Pontier to the Whiteboard! He brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the topic that we all struggle with; Volunteer Recruiting. Scott suggests 6 steps to effective [...]
This edition of Whiteboard Wednesday is a reprise of a popular episode! We hope you enjoy this powerful post from the past! Season 5 is coming on the Wednesday after Labor Day! Taking another [...]
No midlife crisis necessary! Only one in three Christian leaders finish well. There’s no need for a mid-life crisis! Instead, find your ultimate contribution at mid-life. Your best is yet [...]
The unrelenting news dribble regarding sexual harassment, political corruption, and the unmasking of cultural celebrities/icons is revealing a collapsing “House of Cards.” As church members and [...]
There is much confusion today about Church Planting and its connection with the command of Jesus to “Go and make disciples.” I have often heard the phrase, “Jesus didn’t [...]
A mentor once said to me, “It is seldom that our theology gets us into trouble. More often, it is our relationships that cause us trouble.” Relationships are tricky for all of us, but especially [...]
What’s the point of youth ministry? Some will say it’s to “get them in the door.” Others will say it’s to “give them positive experiences.” I even heard one elder in a job interview tell me the [...]
In 35 years of church leadership, I’ve recognized that one biblical principle is more often associated with healthy and missionally-effective churches than any other… The 4/12 principle. [...]
