John Flowers and Karen Vannoy
10 Signs You Need a Consultant
They say an expert is someone with a briefcase from more than thirty miles away. Such a person's knowledge and experience may vary, but it's true that the very act of coming in…
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Article Accruing Power
The leadership or nominating committee of any local church is a place where we pastors can do our most productive work. In a best-case scenario, committee members put their heads…
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Article Held Captive to "Small Group Worship"
What do pews, columbaria, sidewalk bricks, and local church histories have in common? In many churches, these are the places where people can find names of families who are…
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Article Adaptation or Extinction
When Darwin visited one of the Galapagos Islands, he found a finch that had a strong curved beak perfect for cracking the shells of seeds, this bird’s primary food. Then…
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Article Not a One-Night Stand: Reaching the Homeless and Marginalized
Throughout our ministry we have coordinated mission work and supported local cooperative efforts. Our volunteers would go to the mission site, cook and serve pancakes or…
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Article Incentives to Decline: Why Some Churches Really Don't Want to Grow
Your congregation has been in significant decline for years. Members acknowledge that something must be done to reverse the decline. Plans are discussed and official votes are…
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