4 Questions to Solve Problems
When I took the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course many years ago, they taught four questions to find a solution to...
Happy 80th Birthday, Jerrie Barber, and Happy 10th Anniversary New Shepherds Orientation and Seasoned Shepherds Revitalization Blog
The first post in this blog was on January 6, 2015. I use this date as the day I started...
Four Viruses that Feed Conflict
When I receive a call from someone about conflict in a congregation, I know something about that church. They have...
Book of the Quarter — Corrupt Communication: Myths That Target Church Leaders
Corrupt Communication: Myths That Target Church Leaders, by Bill Bagents and Laura S. Bagents, Copyright © 2022 by Bill Bagents...
Who Selects Elders?
A question I received: Tell me what you think about this statement: “Elders appointing an additional elder or more, without...
Third New Shepherds Orientation Workshop at Fairlane
Fairlane Church of Christ in Shelbyville, Tennessee, participated in its third New Shepherds Orientation Workshop from August 9 to 11....
Book of the Quarter — 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, by Jordan B. Peterson, Copyright © 2018 Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Random...
Suggestions for Elders’ Meetings
I recently received a request from an elder for suggestions for improving elders’ meetings. Here’s my reply: Here are thoughts...
May I Preach About Jesus In December?
I noticed acrimonious exchanges on some preacher pages on Facebook last year on whether it’s a sin to mention the...
Good Illustration or Gimmick?
A preacher was criticized for dressing in first-century clothes and quoting passages from the apostle Peter. Some said it was...
