Tag Archives: change

Intentional Interim Workshop

I will teach/facilitate a 3-day workshop on Intentional Interim Ministry November 1-3, 2011. Here is just a glimpse at the brochure/registration form: Churches Change When a long-time pastor or minister leaves a church, the church is forced to change. Grief, … Continue reading

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Recognize and Encourage

Pastors need to be transformed from people who create and direct ministry into leaders who recognize and encourage ministers. This is the thrust of D.Min. thesis being written by a friend, William Carl Thomas. I have watched Bill for the … Continue reading

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Why Church is Tough

I just read a helpful blog on why the way we “do church” must shift. I echo with the author the sense of gratitude for a generation past, and compassion for a generation coming. “we’re in a time where things … Continue reading

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