Should Elders Make a Decision Before Meeting with Men of the Church?
Question Your thoughts please on elders taking every decision (financial) made before the men of the congregation before it’s actually...
Everybody’s Trying Out — preachers and churches
A few months ago, a preacher-friend told me he hated the selection process. He felt uncomfortable and intimidated in a...
Book of the Quarter —The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness, by Morgan Housel, Copyright © 2020 Morgan Housel, eBook...
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...
