Writing

Planting is for Every Church

My latest column at ChristianWeek: I used to think that church planters are deviants—nice people with a rebel streak. I liked them, and I admired them, but I couldn’t relate to

Disrupt Yourself

My latest column at ChristianWeek: If you asked me if I struggled with fear just three years ago, I would have told you no. But then I began to notice traces of fear

The Cost of Church Revitalization

My latest column at ChristianWeek: I’ve spent twenty years pastoring established churches, and the last six months planting a new one. I believe that both types of ministries are needed, and it’

Review: You Are a Writer

Jeff Goins has earned a place in my Google Reader. He’s consistently putting out good material on writing. In particular, he’s really good at busting through the some of the excuses

All Hands on Deck for Church Planting

My latest column at Christian Week: When Terry Cuthbert decided to step down as President of the Fellowship Baptists in Canada —- after serving what he calls “12 years of an 8-year term”