3 Needs That Help Church Groups Grow Disciples

When life is stable and things are good, our sense of need for robust Christian relationships may seem small. Yet, when we find ourselves living in the 21st century, our need for faith-based invigorated ongoing relationship skyrockets. When Christian people decide...

Fans or Disciples “ Which Kind of Follower Are You?

A recent gathering of clergy and lay leaders from churches across Georgia engaged in extended conversation about the needs and opportunities for ministry in our time and place. The normal needs for better communication, faithful stewardship of limited resources, and...

Why Our Churches Are Filled with “Ill” People

My grandmother often used a word to describe herself or other people. It was the word “ill.” She did not use it to describe someone who was sick with a cold or the flu. She used it to describe an attitude, demeanor or spirit. For example, if someone were...

Great Expectations: Barriers to Church Growth

It can be a challenge for clergy and congregations to navigate the tricky waters of expectations and live together in positive and encouraging relationships rather than confrontational ones. I’ve recently had three insights that bear repeating. First, my...