Hierarchies start with the best of intentions. Centralize authority to ensure quality and efficiency. Call it leadership. Pool resources for cost effectiveness. Call it stewardship. This […]
In dozens of churches near Philadelphia and hundreds or even thousands of churches across the country, hard-working pastors stood before their congregations this morning and delivered […]
Who Should Plan Worship? The fallback thinking is that pastors or organists plan worship. Let’s look at worship planning from the small congregation’s point of view. […]
How Hierarchies Are Putting the Church Out of Business