Churches across the denominational spectrum have become institutionalized such that the leadership continues to do ministry much the same way they have for many decades. A case in point is the resistance of churches, even large or mega churches to start Christian coaching ministries, specifically hiring a certified Christian coach as a staff member. [...]
In 2009 several churches in the Noonday Baptist Association were invited by the author to participate in a six-session seminar in which the leaders would learn how to implement Simple Discipleship. Pastors, education, and/or discipleship leaders were invited to participate with the added benefit that they could bring as many staff and volunteer leaders as [...]
Last week I offered an introduction titled Ten Commandments for Church Failure (http://drthomreece.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/ten-commandments-for-church-failure/) . The first of the ten stated, “Thou shalt not take risks.” As a rule the longer a church has been established, the fewer risks the membership will take. Church plants begin with a bold dream of reaching people for [...]
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