September 26, 2017 0 I learned that disputes among the faithful, although usually fought with polite words, can be as acrimonious in their language as a street brawl.Pauli Murray
September 26, 2017 0 Leaders do not need answers.Leaders must have the right questions.In his book on evangelism, New Wine, New Wineskins: How African American Congregations Can Reach New Generations, Lewis Center Director Doug Powe suggests that churches seeking to reach new people ask themselves these questions:Are you merely a drive-in-for-Sunday-service-and Bible-study congregation?Is your congregation willing to create a space for those who are truly seeking a relationship with God?How consistent is your witness in the community?Want more Right Questions? Read Right Questions for Church Leaders.
September 19, 2017 0 The truth may set you free, but first it will shatter the safe, sweet way you live.Sue Monk Kidd
September 19, 2017 0 Leaders do not need answers.Leaders must have the right questions.Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch suggest a way to break open thinking about church.What would your experience of church be like: a) if you no longer had a building? b) if you could no longer meet on Sundays? c) if you had no pastor or clearly identifiable leadership team?Want more Right Questions? Read Right Questions for Church Leaders.
September 12, 2017 0 The world is moving in profound ways. We should not think that Christianity is disappearing. It is, however, changing.Gregory E. Sterling
September 12, 2017 0 Leaders do not need answers.Leaders must have the right questions.Rick Rusaw and Brian Mavis encourage positive questions when first getting to know new people. They suggest:What are you good at?What skills do you have?What energizes you?Want more Right Questions? Read Right Questions for Church Leaders.
September 5, 2017 0 There are a vast number of things we could do; there are many things we should do; but there are a critical few things we must do.Daniel Burrus
September 5, 2017 0 Leaders do not need answers.Leaders must have the right questions.Shawn Lovejoy suggests some splendid all-purpose questions for leaders to use regularly.Where are we going now?Where do we want to go?How do we take everyone there?Want more Right Questions? Read Right Questions for Church Leaders.
August 30, 2017 0 Helping a community of faith re-vision its personal and collective narratives is one of the greatest leadership challenges of the age.Larry Goleman
August 30, 2017 0 Leaders do not need answers.Leaders must have the right questions.Sam Walton was a phenomenally successful business person who started small and built a giant retail enterprise during his lifetime. He was known for learning from others, including competitors. One question that served him well was:Who else is struggling with a similar problem, and what can I learn from them?Want more Right Questions? Read Right Questions for Church Leaders.
