The face of American Christianity is in transition, and Rob Bell, with his evolving look and artistry, has opened a window on this hybrid horizon. Known to many for his Nooma… read more

Before moving to my present pastorate, I belonged to a fitness club called Sports Village. One section of the gym features five fitness machines called “The Core.” As … read more

Your church has a valuable message to share. But before people in the congregation or community encounter that message, they encounter you. What are you saying? How are you… read more

There are zombie churches among us. The undead church. Where undead persons feast. Where genuine life has been lost, and in its place is something . . . scary. Lifeless. In some… read more

People sometimes drive many miles to church on Sunday—but that's not the only commute they have to make.  They also have to make a cultural commute. They commute from … read more

Every church I have served has had a mission statement. I have assisted churches in developing mission statements. Some of those statements have been quite good, others are… read more