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Decisive is wise. Divisive is not!
I don't know how Solomon did it. Two women approach him, both claiming ownership of a baby. He calmly pulls out his sword as if to divide the poor thing, and thus determines the identity of the true …
April 17, 2012 - Mitch Todd
20 questions for any "value-add" church
Many years ago a pastor told me that churches should be like the famous retailer, Nordstrom—welcoming, tasteful, and endlessly helpful. He modeled his ministry around those values and it showed …
April 13, 2012 - Doug Lawrence
8 Questions to Consider Before Launching Multisite Worship (Part One)
8 Questions to Consider Before Launching Multisite Worship (Part One)Better to ask than not receive what you were expecting...The multisite paradigm has been getting stronger for several years now …
September 30, 2010 - Doug Lawrence
8 Questions to Consider Before Launching Multisite Worship (Part Two)
(Continued from Part One) Multi-site churches share the same vision, budget and leadership across all of their locations, no matter how distant from one another they may be. Here are some prudent …
September 30, 2010 - Doug Lawrence
Money, New Initiatives, and Worship
Money, New Initiatives, and WorshipWho, what, why, where, when, and how much?Most church leaders don't like to talk about money in worship and most people who come to our churches don't like it …
September 4, 2009 - Doug Lawrence
Pews or Chairs, Who Cares?
Pews or Chairs, Who Cares?A Four-Question CautionHave you ever found yourself in one of those classic battles in the church over something ridiculously small? Every week, in the course of worship …
August 30, 2009 - Doug Lawrence
How facilities can stop growth
The church facility was scarcely nine years old. It enjoyed an idyllic, serene setting, encased by rows of trees and surrounded by subdivisions of expensive homes. To many congregations, this was the …
June 22, 2009 - Rebecca Barnes
Lessons from opening new worship facilities
Given the state of the nation's economy, can you imagine dedicating a multi-million-dollar worship facility right now? What would that do to your stomach? Would it cause you any sleepless nights or …
May 7, 2009 - Ken Walker
More from back stage: What's driving the top 5 worship trends, part two
Trend 4: Technology Technology often drives worship trends in today's culture. Entire conferences, web sites and publications are devoted to an area that has become complex enough to require …
May 4, 2009 - Rebecca Barnes
Back stage: What's driving the top 5 worship trends, part one
Trend 1: Atmosphere A healthy church atmosphere should be welcoming. But what this means in terms of the physical space and the sensory experience of worship varies by community, generation and …
April 27, 2009 - Rebecca Barnes