Occupation: Writer Birth: July 16, 1955
The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists..
Church membership is a gift. A gift must be treasured. It should not be taken for granted or considered lightly. Because it is a gift, we must always….
Introverts don't like small talk conversation, but they typically don't mind writing. The more people can "see" you on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or….
Churches should evaluate everything they do to determine how it can be done better..
We will never find joy in church membership when we are constantly seeking things our way. But paradoxically, we will find the greatest joy when we c….
Weak leaders of churches blame people and circumstances. Breakout church leaders accept responsibility and see God's possibilities in even difficult ….
Passion means making the choice to do that for which we can make the greatest difference. It means saying no to opportunities that may be good but no….
If outside forces and culture were the reasons behind declining and non-influential churches, we would likely have no churches today. The greatest pe….
Some churches would rather die than to get out of the comfort of the past..
So if we approach church membership from the perspective of entitlement, we have it upside down. You always ask first what you can do for your church..
Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance..
Healthy church membership means you find your joy in being last, instead of seeking your way and being first..
Faith and optimism are contagious..