ResonateOrDie

I have been in a fascinating conversation on LinkedIn lately. I’ve also been on the receiving end of some unsavory commentary during that conversation. Let me paint the picture for you. It was Thursday before Good Friday. I thought it … Continue Reading

“Welcome!” “Turn around and shake someone’s hand.” “We’re glad you are here.” Each of these are phrases anyone would hear on a typical Sunday at AnyChurch, USA. At one particular church I visited recently, I heard these typical greetings but … Continue Reading

I recently had the opportunity to watch a friend’s little girl while her mom and dad had a date night. She’s a real cutie and I love those chances to spend time with her. We had a full evening of … Continue Reading

Thirty-eight years ago in Time magazine, Karl Barth gave a helpful bit of advice to young theologians: “Take your Bible and take your newspaper, and read both. But interpret newspapers from your Bible.” I am not exactly what one would … Continue Reading

A few months ago, I was invited to consult with an executive pastor and one of his team members. It was a large church that had a lot going on, but we were just going to talk and get to … Continue Reading

In an age where a lot of attention is placed on Web sites, Twitter followings and making friends/fans on Facebook, it can be easy to forget the importance of focusing on the basics in our ministries. Now don’t get me … Continue Reading

You will not continue to resonate with your constituency if you are not able to adapt to circumstances with increasing discernment and rapidity. As your grandmother’s framed cross-stich says, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Morning Intensive: … Continue Reading