Friday, 29 March, 2024

Lively Conversations On Life, Church, and Church-Life

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Every pastor and every staff member has experienced it – the church interview. Sadly, many church leaders have discovered only too late that the church they thought called them wasn’t the church they were led to believe had hired them. This week Drs. Kris and Bill will offer tips on how professional ministers can interview the church and effectively discern whether or not their calling is likely to be a “match.”


There’s a movement by many in the emerging and emergent church to dispense with “organizing” a church, that is, to delineate organizational and decision-making structures. However, even a cursory look at nature reveals a structured organization that keeps life in harmony. In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris explore the fractal model of church organization … what it is, why it’s one of the most innovative and flexible organizational structures, and how you can put it into practice in your congregation.


Think teams are only for mega churches? Think again. Even the smallest church can improve its effectiveness by adopting the team approach. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill explore how to use teams and how to make the shift from committees to teams.


Church Etiquette 101. In years gone by, good manners were the mark of our culture. In a culture of "make sure you get what you want," the phrase "Ladies and Gentlemen" only means that you’re about to hear a speech. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill visit basic church etiquette and remind listeners why it’s so important in today’s church.