Best Practices
Over the past six years, I have been in literally hundreds of churches. Many are in gradual decline and are searching for solutions to reverse direction. Sadly, almost all are going about it in exactly the wrong way.
A lesson for the church from the death of Tim Bosma
The death of Tim Bosma recently has been a sad story to hear, and to see unfold. By all accounts, Mr. Bosma was not a typical murder victim. He was a man of Christian faith, active in his church community, and not involved with the ‘wrong people’.
Only Heaven Is Far
Back home in Malawi there is a popular saying which may be literally translated as “only heaven is far.” I reflected on the rationale behind this concept after spending over 22 hours in the belly of a bird, flying from my home to yours here in Canada.
What Are Your Core Convictions About Worship?
What are the core convictions that underlie the worship of your congregation? Can you name them? Can your congregation articulate them?
Your Turn
We have shied away from issues of sexuality and gender. Readers get riled on either side of the political spectrum; they say nasty things to each other and subscriptions are cancelled en masse. It has made us overcautious; but, is it time to talk about this in our church?
Blogs
Pigeon Alert
Parking at our hospital is at a premium and
A lesson for the church from the death of Tim Bosma
The death of Tim Bosma recently has been a sad story
