I’m worried that we’re cannibalizing our churches. A few days ago, Lifeway published data about more churches closing than opening during the pandemic. That week, McKinsey Co. stated that...
“If we knew then what we know now, what would we do differently?” Don Stewart left a large aerospace firm to join our staff. A friend and mentor, he taught me much about leadership. The...
When in need of a location to house your congregation, you won’t get any help from Ghostbusters. Or from many of the usual sources these days. However, the NFL might be of a little help if you...
Earlier today a friend told me his church will soon “upgrade” from Zoom services to a pre-recorded service. In essence, he’s going to imitate larger churches which sport bigger budgets and greater...
Disclaimer: I’m old and vulnerable to the virus. Having said that let me remind you that how and when you open your church to the “new normal” has potentially deadly ramifications for people inside...
This feels like we’re experiencing a biblical plague. Well, maybe it’s not a plague, but it is a difficult time for church members and leaders alike.I awoke this morning to emails from a...
Note: This is adapted (shortened) from an article on a business site. The advice is good for pastors in a time of crisis. The short-term needs of maintaining a church or similar organization must...