church hierarchy

March 27, 2013

The Economic Potential of the Small Church

Bigger Is Not Always Better An earlier post included a bold and interesting claim. There is more economic potential in an open church than in a […]
February 12, 2013

The Pope is Quitting. Who will fill his shoes?

There is a job opening in Rome. The pope has resigned—the first time in 600 years a pope has stepped down before being called on the […]
August 6, 2012

How Hierarchies Are Putting the Church Out of Business

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 […]
July 28, 2012

Be Doers of the Word and Not Hearers Only

Levels of Church Membership There are in the Lutheran denomination three levels of church membership. Baptized Members Baptized members include all who have been baptized—adults and […]
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