Church

Consultation

This post is a little different. I’m going to ask you to pray for me, and the church I pastor, this coming weekend. I’ve pastored at Richview for almost twelve years

Mark D. Roberts on Redeemer Pres

Mark D. Roberts has a good series reflecting on his experience attending Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. If you’ve never visited Redeemer or heard Tim Keller speak, this is a

More on Restarts and Church Turn-Arounds

Some short notes on the need for churches to restart, and the difficulty of turning a church around. New Life Chicago has had a lot of experience with restarts in the Chicago area.

Why Church Turn-Arounds Fail

Here’s a typical scenario. A young pastor graduates from seminary. He begins looking for a church. He submits his profile and interviews with a number of churches looking for a pastor. Eventually,

Church Replanting

A couple of weeks ago I attended meetings at a church in Miami. The church was a relaunch. The former church, Immanuel Presbyterian, shut down. A few weeks later Crossbridge Church opened in