I have to admit I have been one who has complained unconnected people only want to be entertained or view the church as a product and...

There is a sense in some circles that being joyful is not a part of the Christian life. The tension is between reverence of God and the...

On that morning the dew was heavy as we became this journey to the Magic Kingdom. The young people could hardly contain their emotions....

Working Intergenerationally sounds hip and trendy. It is the dream of many congregations. Let’s get the old fogies and the young people...

In my travels to hundreds of congregations, I have one new common question I ask members.  “How are you being trained to use the...

Common Ministry Misconception : The people of God are comfortable sitting in the pew watching the clergy do all the ministry. The Truth...

I am sure reading this title alone causes you great angst.  How dare you say the church is wrong? Maybe wrong is a strong word but I...

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I began my ministry career in the Motor City, Detroit.  In a museum at Greenfield Village,...

When it was built for an international exposition in the last century, the structure was called monstrous by the citizens of the city,...

As I look at the landscape of the church today. I wonder if due to our declining numbers we have shifted our discipleship practices to...

One of the most vital challenges congregations face now are how do you involve the people in the pew and motivate them to use their gifts...

Yes, and here is why This may sound like an absurd question. Many church people I meet with are disenchanted with the church, with...

Top Ten Reasons to Get Involved in Kingdom Work When you stay home, you get too many telemarketing calls. Your family could use a break...

As this discipleship series nears completion I wanted to give you some resources to use to assist and equip you with the necessary tools...