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Now that I read the article in print, I think I sound a little preachy. Sorry about that. Here’s my latest article from the May edition of The Church Report. Let me know how you’d respond to the question: Are people having fun at your church?

I’m making lots of new friends in the world of the blogosphere. Gary Lamb is a good example. Gary is the pastor at Ridge Stone Church, a new church plant in Canton, Georgia. The church is only eight months old and they’re already running right at 300 people each weekend. That’s very cool!
Gary had a [...]

This week I heard a replay of a session that Bill Hybels did for a CCN broadcast a couple of weeks ago. I, of course, am amazed at what God has done through Bill Hybels. He and the ministry of Willow Creek Community Church have truly revolutionized the way we “do church.” With that in [...]

As one of the “simply” strategic guys, it should come as no surprise to you that simplicity is one of my key values in leadership, communications, life, faith, etc. I’ve found that simple works. Here’s a great post from Bruce Johnson that encourages us all to “keep it simple.”

Thanks to my friends over at Pastors.com for running one of my latest articles in today’s edition of the Rick Warren’s Ministry ToolBox. Here are the 10 Questions Growing Churches Should Ask. Is your church addressing these questions?

I read a great article today in the April issue of Fast Company that talked about a shift taking place toward a design-based economy. The article suggests that this is the next evolution from the information economy (before that the service and manufacturing economies). I don’t know that I buy that completely. I still think [...]

I’m looking forward to seeing the Maximum Impact simulcast on Friday. Yes, I get to hear Maxwell and Buckingham and Lencioni, but the person I’m most looking forward to hearing is Coach K. I really admire him. He’s built a dynasty at Duke. He’s run a clean program. He’s mentored some incredible coaches (including Mike [...]

It’s #96 in Simply Strategic Volunteers: Add fun people to the team. In that chapter I suggest that your attitude is your decision, and as a leader the attitudes of those on your team are also your decision. There are many reasons why a positive culture are important to any organization, but one of the [...]