Connections Confab: The Return
It’s hard to believe that in a couple of weeks we’ll be hosting the last of four spring gatherings called “Connections Confab.” We launched in February with fourteen leaders from twelve churches in NC,...
Category: Staff Stuff
When Hiring for Guest Services, What’s the Right Mix?
A few weeks back I was talking to a friend about the right mix for a guest services staff member. For our illustration, we’ll say that guest services covers areas related to guest services, covenant...
Flashback Friday: Boom! Roasted.
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Today is my pastor’s 42nd birthday. I can think of no finer tribute...
Monday Matters
It’s Monday. Normally we reserve this day for moping, griping, and slugging along, reviewing the weekend and ticking off tasks for the week ahead. Mondays aren’t on anyone’s list of top three days of the week....
Flashback Friday: Target or Mindset?
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! I just wrapped up a phone call with an old friend who is...
Flashback Friday: If It’s Not Ministry, Don’t Do It
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Far too much of what keeps us busy in the church has...
Flashback Friday: A Plea to Pastors on Easter Weekend
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Pastors: they’re coming. Easter weekend is one of the two largest church...
Announcing the Summit’s “Fundamentalist-in-Residence” Program
[Editor’s note: before you read the following post, please take notice of two things: 1. It was originally penned on April 1. (APRIL. FIRST.) 2. And if April 1 does nothing to jog your brain, you...
The Gospel Summit
One of the things I’m grateful for about our church is our commitment to resource other churches. It’s not because we do things better than everyone else (a quick peek will dispute that). It’s not...
Explain Yourself
Sometimes church people do things that don’t make a lot of sense to non-church people. Exhibit A: Backtizing. Last Saturday I was snuggling up with my four year old daughter, a requisite part of...
