I’m back from vacation now (at least my body is), and I find myself pre-occupied with the book I finished while away; unChristian: What a New Generation Thinks About Christianity….and Why it Matters, by David Kinnaman (Barna Research Group president) and Gabe Lyons. This should be required reading for every American church leader that cares […]

Our staff gave me a book this Christmas titled Breakfast with Fred. It is a collection of thoughts by a man I was not familiar with, Fred Smith, Sr., a mentor of leaders. In addition to his thoughts are comments and exercises for reflections by other leaders who have been impacted by him. The book […]

Though it was published in 2005, I only recently obtained a copy and read The Barbarian Way by Erwin McManus.  I have read other books by Erwin, and I thoroughly enjoy his ideas and writing.  The Barbarian Way is a quick read (it is possible to read it all in one sitting, though it might […]

There is a genuine desire in many churches to make changes in order to remain relevant to the culture of the twenty first century. I often wonder how committed many of these churches will be once they realize how deep the change will need to be. In talking with church leaders on this subject I […]