by Bill Wilson | Jun 12, 2019 | Opinion
What is the primary leadership skill needed among pastors for this season of the Protestant church in America? I am increasingly focusing my time and attention on discerning the answer to that question. While it is dangerous to paint with too broad a brush, it appears...
by Bill Wilson | Apr 11, 2019 | Opinion
Building a congregation’s life around a clear vision and purpose is an easy thing to believe in. Aligning that purpose with biblical teaching and witness is an agreeable notion. I seldom encounter a leader or leadership group resisting the idea that the path toward a...
by Bill Wilson | Jan 22, 2019 | Opinion
We tried something radical on Wednesday evenings at our church several years ago. Over the course of five weeks, we had prayer meetings. This was not simply the hospital list prayer meeting; this was honest prayer. One hour of prayer, five weeks in a row. Each week,...
by Bill Wilson | Dec 5, 2018 | Opinion
I have had the privilege of working with numerous congregations to clarify their identity and lean into the future proactively. When that has gone well, one consequence has nearly always been true: The fresh vision requires a significant shift in the organizational...
by Bill Wilson | Nov 19, 2018 | Opinion
One of the most frequent conversations I have with churches has to do with finances and staff. Specifically, with the majority of churches plateaued or declining, intense pressure is often brought to bear upon church staffing models. With finances tight, congregations...
