My childhood church had its share of challenging congregants. I'm glad. [Click title to read more.]
Category: church growth
Truth, Lies, and How To Be Christlike In The Time of Coronavirus
I did not want to write about the coronavirus, primarily because I’m already tired of it. It has taken over the news; it has taken over my grocery store shelves, which are largely barren; it has taken away sports. It has also resulted in my husband and I working from home for the foreseeable future, … Continue reading Truth, Lies, and How To Be Christlike In The Time of Coronavirus
On Lent, Challenges, and Freedom to Fail
I know I probably won't have a "successful" Lent. That's sort of the point. [Click title to read more.]
The Shadow Church
The Shadow Church is the underlying structure of groups, conflicts, drama, and gossip that stratifies and divides a congregation. [Click title to read more.]
An Argument for the Small Church
Small churches aren't failures. They offer a lot of benefits that a big church can't. [Click title to read more.]
The Complexities of Christian Friendship and Fellowship
The quick intimacy cultivated in a church setting can be misleading. [Click title to read more.]
Name Tag Sunday
Consider name tag Sundays. [Click title to read more.]
How To Increase Participation In Studies and Small Groups
Tired of the awkward silence that follows a question in your Bible study or small group? Here are some techniques to improve participation. [Click title to read more.]
What It Means To Hold Ourselves Accountable
As a church, we must be willing to consistently and honestly examine ourselves when we encounter a problem or an issue. [Click title to read more.]
Don’t Check Your Personality At The Door
We all have different personalities. That's a strength of the church, not a flaw. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 