Author Archives: Dave

What is Essential?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Dave

An old prospector was asked, “Of all the equipment you have, if you could only carry two items with you as you cross the desert, what would you choose?” Without hesitation the prospector answered, “My water and my hat.” The … Continue reading →

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Smaller for a Purpose

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Dave

For years, small churches have been considered to be something of a drain on the rest of the church. Periodic reviews, using statistical information (membership, budget, worship and church school attendance, pastoral salary), compared them unfavorably with denominational or national … Continue reading →

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Life or Death for Cooperative Church Efforts

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Dave

There are almost as many ways for churches to cooperate in mission and ministry as there are churches – Merger, Federation, Cooperative Parish, Shared Pastoral Services, Combined Mission Activities – and the list goes on. Churches choose to enter into … Continue reading →

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Discernment: Uniquely Suited for Church Challenges

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dave

No matter what challenge a church might be considering, there are business and commercial models available to address and resolve it. These models are constantly being refined, rejected and resurrected and some are extremely helpful tools for system modification and … Continue reading →

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