There are probably hundreds of models that depict the life cycle of a church. All of them beg the question, "Where does your church land...

Here's an article that has helped me (and others) understand why change is so difficult for some.

"This is all I can stands, I can't stands no more!" English drummer, Phil Collins, had a hit song back in 1984 that almost won the...

PASTORAL TRANSITION An opportunity to breathe new life into the ministry of congregations. Transitions are a part of life, filled with...

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am about to do a new thing; now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”...

"You've got to accentuate the positive, Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between You've got...

The renewal process in a faith community can be enhanced by taking into consideration the following areas that each require a Call to...

“…if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, then think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8) Introduction: A...

Excerpted from The Malphurs Group 1) REJECTION OF THE STATUS QUO Church revitalization requires a rejection of the status quo. If we are...

Organizations have a positive core that unleashes positive energy and performance.

Appreciative Inquiry From A Faith Perspective by Chris Wethman, Honoring Strengths, LLC "...if there is any excellence and if there is...

Organizations that outperformed their counterparts excelled at these four primary practices.

Nowhere in scripture do we read about the volunteers God used to achieve His purposes.

“I Can See Clearly Now, the Vain is Gone” Servant Leaders See People First, the Organization Second The headlines of newspapers across...

Is there life after COVID-19? “…if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, then think about these things.”...

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL TOGETHER – LISTENING FOR THE DEEPER QUESTION Discovering a Process of Leadership Discernment By: Christine Wethman,...