My church family is currently in a season of change as we are "resetting" certain aspects of our congregational culture in order to bring us more in alignment with Jesus' vision for his church called "The Great Commission." So far, this process has produced results so amazing that they could only be "of God." While … Continue reading The Fear of Change
Leading change in any organization is difficult. It presents many challenges, obstacles, and complexities that have to be skillfully navigated. It also unearths a plethora of opinions from the people in the organization, including many that stand in opposition to the change that is being proposed. So, how do leaders make sense of all these … Continue reading How to Filter Opinions
The congregation for whom I preach recently launched a 5-year vision that is designed to position us to be more effective witnesses of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The most immediate piece of that plan is the renovation of our auditorium and the addition of another worship service time. This move will "force" each of … Continue reading A Change of Mindset
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