by Steven Carrizal Transitions have a way of disrupting what church leaders tend to value most—continuity, constancy, and predictability or perhaps in another word, peace. With transitions come a sense of uncertainty and reactivity that is often soothed by seeing a problem to solve and looking for a quick fix that has long term […]
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Authors : Steven Carrizal
Tags : Strategic Planning, Vision and Mission
by Greg Anderson As a church prayerfully wrestles with its future, it is wise to ask and answer two very important questions: What is our church’s vision? What is our church’s mission? If no one in your church can answer those questions, then you have some serious work to do. Why are vision and mission […]
Authors : Greg Anderson
Tags : Strategic Planning, Vision and Mission
by Jon Mullican Vision work is imaginative work, using our God-given minds to generate an image of a preferred future. In Revelation 21, God tells of a future with a “new heaven and a new earth” where there is no pain and no tears. This is God’s dream for His people. Functionally then, envisioning […]
Authors : Jon Mullican
Tags : Vision & Mission
by Amanda Box Sunday is a really interesting filter. When I worked with guests and new members at our church, I noticed a couple of Sunday/not Sunday patterns. One is that people would tell me almost anything Monday through Saturday, but probably not very much on a Sunday. I don’t think it’s all that […]
Authors : Amanda Box
Tags : Communication, Welcome
by Dana Welty What must I do? Scroll or Toil? As a communication major, we had a beloved professor who emphasized, “Communication occurs when a message is not only sent, but received.” In a world where communication has changed dramatically due to technology, how do we make sure our church messages are sent to […]
Authors : Dana Welty
Tags : Communication, Welcome
by Amanda Box This communication evangelist is once again new: new city, new church, new school for my daughter, new house, and all new people. While the move has been good with faith and family intact, starting over is hard, especially at church. Once again, I’m looking at the backs of people’s heads, asking, […]
Authors : Amanda Box
Tags : Communication, Welcome
by Nancie Bolton God created in us a need for relationships. In a world that often leaves people feeling disconnected or unseen, the church stands as a place where deep, meaningful relationships can begin—relationships that reflect God’s love and meet the very need He placed in our hearts. God designed us to live in […]
Authors : Nancie Bolton
Tags : Communication, Welcome
by Kevin Bolton Attention seems to be the currency of our culture. How do Christ-followers, tasked with changing our world, capture the interest of those around us in a way that honors God and points our neighbors to Jesus? Every Saturday morning cars begin to fill the Westover Hills Church of Christ parking lot, […]
Authors : Kevin Bolton
Tags : Servant Leadership
by Grady King Several years ago, I was on a plane reading They Smell Like Sheep in preparation for some time with elders. I noticed the man sitting next to me looking at the title. He said, “Excuse me, I did not know Lynn Anderson wrote about sheep. I thought she was a country […]
Authors : Grady King
Tags : Servant Leadership
by Jay Jarboe In the Philippines, I learned a valuable lesson about servant leadership. I observed local leaders facilitating a Discovery Bible Study from Matthew 20:20-28 for emerging leaders. One of the observations they made from their cultural perspective surprised me. We know the context; James’ and John’s mother requested that Jesus make her […]
Authors : Jay Jarboe
Tags : Servant Leadership
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