Much is being written about the rapidly emerging phygital world. Phygital, as the name implies, is the blending of the physical and digital experiences. Think, for example, of in-person dining where a QR code uploads …
Renewal In A Post-Programmed World
In renewal circles much has been discussed about the transition to a new post-modern, post-churched, post-institutional, and post-Christian era. Less discussed is a transition to a post-programmed world that is being hastened by the pandemic. …
A Renewal Experiment: Messy Church
Three years ago, our youth pastor brought us an idea: Messy Church. It is a movement that started in England that uses all generations to reach children for Christ. Each Messy Church gathering lasts around …
Renewal And Beginning With ‘One-Thing’
Many renewal leaders are looking for ways to emerge from the confines of COVID-19. This emergence has proven difficult for many (not all) congregations given the uncertainties of the pandemic, a lackluster return to in-person …
Renewal and Feeling Comfortable In Your Own Skin
I love the comical description (I Samuel 17:38-40) of King Saul outfitting shepherd boy David with his personal armor before sending David off to battle Goliath. After donning a coat of armor, a bronze helmet …
Engaging Young Families
In a recent conversation, a local pastor lamented the lack of young families participating in congregational life. I noted that engaging 25 to 40-year-olds (the Millennial generation) is a near universal challenge. Millennials are less …
Renewal Structures For A Post-COVID World
Those familiar with biology understand the distinction between exoskeletons and endoskeletons. The former is a rigid external skeleton (think lobster). The latter is a flexible internal skeleton (think yourself). Exoskeletons provide excellent protection but limited …
Finding Renewal Leaders For Smaller Congregations
With the majority of churches in North America in decline, many are looking for renewal leadership when they no longer can afford a full-time ordained pastor. That threshold is often crossed when a congregation drops …
Growth and Renewal
Craig Clemons is an entrepreneur who wrote a blog about growing his business 10X. I am always skeptical about such things, but decided to do some reflecting on something I would love to grow in …
Renewal And Shaping The Christian Mind
A big challenge facing renewal leaders today is the shaping of Christian minds. On a regular basis, congregants name convictions that are clearly inconsistent with a biblical world view. Sadly, these inconsistencies diminish the faith …