Call it Generational Ministry: sociologists can be very helpful for church leaders who are interested in understanding large demographic groups. As with all generalizations, these sociological observations are not perfect, but they are often quite perceptive.
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Lessons Learned: 9 Things I Wish I Knew 40 Years Ago
As a leader in the church for over forty years, among the lessons learned one thing is for certain: Very little is for certain.
Plant or Grow? It’s All a Part of Missional Discernment
To church plant, or to grow? For some churches, this is a critical question for missional discernment.
3 Big Reasons People Might Leave Your Church
Do you know why people might leave your church? It may not be for the reasons you’re thinking.
How Biblical Metaphors for the Church Require Church Membership
Scripture talks about the church, giving the images of the church. Consider how these metaphors support and inform our understanding church membership.
Relationships Require Follow-Up
The more I lead others and the longer I live, the more I learn about relationships. And relationships require follow-up.