Blogs
Blogs
- Child Abuse Prevention
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which provides an important opportunity for congregations to be sure they have policies and… continue reading
- More Effective Meetings
Most congregations invest the time of both staff and volunteers in meetings – governing boards, teams, committees, work groups. Some meetings are… continue reading
- Congregations invited to Thomas H. Lake Lecture
Here is a time sensitive resource recommendation. I highly recommend you consider attending this year’s Thomas H. Lake Lecture on Thursday, March… continue reading
- Leadership in a New Key
Never have I watched a video about leadership so engaging, thought provoking, and toe-tapping that I immediately went out and bought the… continue reading
- Encouraging Stories of Congregations Big and Small
Having grown up and served in rural Indiana congregations, I have an appreciation for the “small country church” and all the dynamics that go with… continue reading
- A Special Thank-You
When asked by Tim Shapiro to be the director of the northeast satellite office of the Center for Congregations in April of 2006, I originally said… continue reading
- Brian Witwer Announces Retirement
Brian Witwer retires at the end of 2013 after 7½ years as director of the northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne. Center staff bid a… continue reading
- Generational Diversity and Communication
Robert W. Wendover, director of the Center for Generational Studies, has written an intriguing article about the challenges of decision-making for… continue reading
- Toxic Charity
Every pastor, rabbi, imam and congregational leader needs to read Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to… continue reading
- A Positive and Fun Approach to Strategic Planning
“Even the words 'strategic planning' leave me cold,” admitted a clergy person to me recently. “I’m not trained in business practices, and besides… continue reading