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A Different Kind of Metric

January 11, 2023

I wonder, have you ever set a resolution or goal to become more loving, kinder, more compassionate, more caring and generous, or to be a more faithful follower of Christ? Can I be honest with …

 

Habits Instead of Resolutions

January 5, 2023

Everything about the start of a new year—the commercials, self-help books, business and growth strategies—reminds us it’s time to set our resolutions, goals, and plans. I love the new year, because it’s a fresh start. …

 

3 Takeaways from 2022

December 13, 2022

I am always striving to be better – a better leader, a better parent, a better person. At the end of the day, most of us try to do a little better than the day …

 

Advent Expectations

December 5, 2022

Christmastime – at its core – is nostalgic. Many of us remember the Christmases of our childhood and long to pass on traditions, recreate memories, and relive the past through a familiar and well-known story. …

 

Thinking About Family Matters—Part 2

November 21, 2022

Resurrection Overland Park launched as a new church a few years ago with a small staff team. The team did not include a person dedicated to student ministry. But, we had students! So, like many …

 

Thinking About Family Matters—Part 1

November 14, 2022

Approaching the holiday season, I’m thinking about families and their faith formation post-pandemic. In part, I’m thinking about my own family. Before the pandemic, it was just my wife, Claire, and me. In the middle …

 

Big Tech and the Church: Decline, Hope.

November 4, 2022

No one likes to talk about a decline in engagement. I don’t. You don’t. No one at Meta (formerly known as Facebook), Twitter, SnapChat, TikTok, or the Church wants to talk about a decline in …

 

Leading Beyond the Walls

October 27, 2022

Before we launched Resurrection Overland Park more than 3 years ago, we spent several months planning and preparing. The primary purpose of the pre-launch phase was to build the culture of the church and send …

 

Finding Motivation, Keeping Your Team Motivated

October 20, 2022

For many, this season of ministry feels like an uphill climb. Perhaps, like me, your calendar is overloaded. Maybe you’re discouraged by things in the news, or worship attendance at your church isn’t growing quickly …

 

Leading Change, Speaking to Loss

October 13, 2022

We just wrapped up our 24th annual Leadership Institute, with church leaders from across the country gathering to invest in their own and in their teams’ leadership. One topic that permeated the entire conference was …

 
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