Overload
A few days ago I attempted to dig up a recently-heard quote. The only problem was that I couldn’t remember exactly where I had heard it. Had I read it in a book? On a blog? Seen...
Monthly Archive: January 2018
Multi-Site: How Do You Lead?
I’ve mentioned before that there are as many multi-site models as there are multi-site churches. But today’s question centers around one of leadership: How do you lead campuses from a central role? Here’s how the structure...
People Are The Mission: Sneak Preview (ch. 1)
Last week I spilled the beans that Zondervan is releasing my first book, People Are The Mission, on Tuesday, March 6. Each Monday until the release date I’m sharing brief excerpts from the book. I’d love...
Flashback Friday: How to Force a Volunteer to Care
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! That’s a ridiculous post title, because of course you can’t force someone...
Thursday Three For All: Church Hospitality, Impressing First-Time Customers, and Airport Runway Dog
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
Are You a Competitor or an Achiever?
At the time of this writing, we are a little over three weeks into a new year. If you made new year’s resolutions, it’s my duty to tell you to enjoy them while they last....
You Need to See Harder.
In our neighborhood we have one of those “free library” book boxes where people can drop off used books and pick up a new one. My seven year old makes regular pilgrimages to the box,...
So, I Wrote This Book…
Today I finally get to reveal some news that I’ve been anxious to share for a long time. If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a few minutes or from the beginning, you...
Flashback Friday: Six Times to Talk to Your Guests
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Let’s start with the basics: we should aim to talk to our...
Thursday Three For All: Why Your Church Won’t Change, Working on a Snow Day, and Life in the Vatican
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
