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Don’t Trust in Your Own Strength or Wisdom
As a church consultant, I’ve worked with many congregations that are so comfortable, I would say they are risk-averse. The area of church life that shows up strongly on this issue is money. I’ve seen numerous churches that have a year’s worth of finances to run the...
Jesus Is a Friend of Sinners
Jesus says in Luke 17:3-4, “If you see your friend going wrong, correct him. If he responds, forgive him. Even if it’s personal against you, and repeated seven times through the day, and seven times you say ‘I’m sorry, I won’t do it again,’ forgive him.” Jesus is a...
The Yes of Jesus
Tradition can be good and helpful or bad and destructive. In each generation, God’s people must refresh the faith to assure the believers are not destroyed by worn-out containers. Nowhere is this more important than with spiritual language. Spiritual language can...
The Challenges Facing Christianity
The COVID pandemic season has been a macro testing season for churches and their members. However, life-and-death realities increase receptivity among those who focus on a positive future for their lives, nations, and the next generation. The growing volatility...
Breakthrough Strategy: Meet a Need, Share Your Faith, Grow Your Church — September /October 2023 Church Doctor Report
The newscast I was watching captured my attention about the challenges of life these days. I was immersed in thoughts about the war in Ukraine, a coup in Africa, political unrest in Washington, and threats from China. “What a mess,” I thought, as my phone—on...