The centrality of children in the plan of God

The centrality of children in the plan of God

New Church Planting

On my recent trip to Honduras, I spent some time in a remote village. There were chickens (living ones) in the kitchens. Stray dogs that were no one’s pets wandered around completely ignored by the people, just part of life. A thin cow almost walked into the side door...

A visionary board report?

Leadership, Visionizing

I used my board report very strategically when I was a pastor. I would include all of the standard items: reporting on progress, celebrating successes, recognizing challenges. Then about three quarters of the way down the report, I’d slip in a throw-away line. I’d...