by Barry Howard | Dec 17, 2020 | Opinion
Alabama University football coach Nick Saban rarely fires anyone on his staff. Rather, explained an ESPN commentator during a recent SEC football game, he employs a strategic transition plan. Although I am not sure of all the detail involved, Saban’s program is known...
by Barry Howard | Dec 16, 2020 | Opinion
Trends and changes impacting houses of faith have been accelerated by the global pandemic. Changes to staffing models are now a top priority for congregations to respond constructively in this new era of ministry. Most churches with which I am acquainted employ a...
by Barry Howard | Dec 15, 2020 | Opinion
The sports and business worlds often have been more proactive in updating their staffing models than the church world. This reality became evident in talking with a collegiate football coach a few months ago. He and I were discussing ways that coaching and pastoring...
by Barry Howard | Apr 27, 2020 | Opinion
Church looks and feels very different right now. For the past six to seven weeks, as a proactive expression of love for our people and our communities, most of our churches have been gathering online for worship, Bible study and committee meetings rather than...
by Barry Howard | Apr 6, 2020 | Opinion
Long before we knew concerns related to the COVID-19 virus would shift churches from in-person gatherings to online communities, those serving in the clergy and other caring vocations were considered more at risk for burnout and depression than other professions....
