Ministry (and Management) By Walking Around
David Packard, one of the founders of Hewlett-Packard, is credited with coining the acronym MBWA and the accompanying phrase “management by walking around.” It’s a phrase I have read in multiple le...
3 Reminders from Teaching Theology to Church Leaders
Several years ago, I had the privilege of leading a study on systematic theology for leaders of our church. I’m so grateful for these people and am honored to serve alongside them here in our commu...
A Case for Christian-ese (Plus 3 Reminders)
Every culture has a language. I am not only referring to the languages people speak and write within an ethnic or geographical culture but also to the languages of subcultures. I have been reminded...
A wise leader I know once recommended that I read a chapter of Tom Paterson's book "Living the Life You Were Meant to Live.” The chapter, “The Thinking Wavelength” makes the case, that each per...
In the busiest time of year here’s one more thing for your to-do list: Rest. “Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”Luke 2:14 The favor of God is u...
The Simple 6-Step Rooted Story Video
Stories of life-change are powerful, but sharing them in a church can be complicated. Because sharing stories is such a central part of the Rooted experience, we are grateful to have found a Rooted...
4 Ways Ministry Has Changed in 30 Years
Did you attend church in 1994? What do you remember? I attended First Assembly of God in Binghamton, NY. As an elementary school student, the schedule laid out simply for me. I went to Royal Rang...