Staying Engaged When You’ve “Been There, Done That”
If you’ve been in ministry for any amount of time, you’ve been there. (And if you haven’t, hang on: your day is coming.) You’re entering into another ministry cycle with the same type of event,...
If you’ve been in ministry for any amount of time, you’ve been there. (And if you haven’t, hang on: your day is coming.) You’re entering into another ministry cycle with the same type of event,...
All of our lives are marked by watershed moments: those days, seasons, or seconds that serve as a crystal-clear marker of God’s faithfulness. Easter at Walnut Creek was one of those moments for me. From...
Occasionally I’ll pick up a book that’s been recommended to me by multiple people over the years (“What do you mean you haven’t read that?!? I thought you claimed to be a reader!”), and realize...
This Sunday, our church will gather in one spot at one time for the first time in almost nine years. To say we’re excited is a crazy understatement. It’s been a dead sprint for the...
*quietly clears throat* Hi. It’s me, Danny. And I’m talking to you on the Tuesday of Passion Week. That’s five days before Easter. If you’re a church leader, you may be freaking out just a...
We’ve talked before about the importance of a skeleton crew: a small team of volunteers who are fully present for the full service, caring for guests who show up late. Your skeleton crew is a...
In ChurchWorld™, we tend to think of the auditorium / sanctuary / worship center as our ground zero. The hub for all the happenings. The main event, the big attraction, the centerpiece. And that’s pretty...
Before you read the following post, take note that the original publication date was April 1. April. First. April Fools Day. Thank you. And carry on. By now, you’ve almost certainly heard of the Summit’s...
Strap yourself in, kids. Uncle Danny is about to walk you through a sports analogy. [Editor’s note: if you’re new, trust us: this will not go well.] A few weeks ago I was having lunch...
Earlier this month our youngest son…who is still two years old, the last time I checked…married the love of his life. If you’re keeping track, this whole “kid getting married” thing is still pretty new...