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- April 13, 2010
I know that you have heard the saying that a dog is a man's best friend. I saw a news…
- April 12, 2010
One final suggestion might be finding room for some intentional humor in the midst of some of our denominational gatherings.…
, - April 9, 2010
Laughter can also have a positive effect within a congregation. People who share a good laugh together are more likely…
, - April 8, 2010
Let’s begin with our denominational bonds and our relations with other denominational churches. I’m Presbyterian but, regardless of the denomination…
- April 7, 2010
The diversity of theological positions in any given church or denomination presents a challenge in building a sense of community.…
- April 5, 2010
As I mentioned Friday, I think that the current publicity over the scandal in the Catholic Church will have a…
- April 2, 2010
Regardless of what branch of Christianity you are a part of, be aware of the tremendous challenge posed by the…
- March 31, 2010
A friend and colleague in ministry, J. Herbert Nelson, has just been appointed to head the Washington Office of the…
- March 30, 2010
Real leaders nurture and support other leaders. If the type of leadership that our churches need in this chaotic time…
- March 29, 2010
What are the questions that the lay leadership should be exploring with the people they have called to be spiritual…
- March 26, 2010
For those who participate in congregations that are part of some sort of connectional systems, we need to look at…
- March 25, 2010
How can a congregation, its leadership, and its pastors support some innovative leadership even as it seeks good management? I…
- March 24, 2010
How can a congregation support their pastor in being a leader? You've heard the usual introduction of a pastoral search…
- March 23, 2010
I think it was in an article by Gil Rendle of the Alban Institute that I first saw the difference…
- March 22, 2010
It is clear from all the research that the church is facing some major challenges. Our cultural anti-institutional bias militates…
- March 19, 2010
One of the most powerful gifts that a congregation can experience is the power of genuine hospitality. The modern church…