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How we addressed our growing connection and communication gaps as a church…

We launched the Table at Granger last fall. Since then, I’ll regularly get emails and voicemails from other churches wondering why we made the choice, how we rolled it out and what’s happened since the launch. Last week, I took some time and answered all the FAQs over on the Table blog. Hope it’s helpful. Part [...]

If I asked you to describe your job with one visual, what would it be?

I had a special guest in the office on Monday. Emily, an eighth grader, shadowed my goings on for a full work day as part of a Career Day assignment for school. She was all in–going to meetings, listening to phone calls, observing emails, catching hallway conversations, going out to lunch with the gang, etc. [...]

Economics for humans…what we don’t measure and why it’s a problem.

I listened to an HBR Ideacast this AM that had an encouraging perspective from an unlikely source. An economist was advocating that there is more to life than a growing GDP. Here’s a few notes I jotted down. If I asked you what a good life consists of, your answer would be about more than money & [...]

Communications coaching group starts in March, 4 spots left…

Our Fall 2011 Communications Coaching Network is meeting for the last time in December. It’s been a great learning experience bringing these leaders together from churches in Mexico, Iowa, California, Virginia, Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, Kansas and Indiana. Next month, they’ll join the alumni network–a ongoing channel for resources and support. While one season comes to an [...]

Ever seen truth in a pie chart?

(Jim LePage Art & Design) It’s been a tough season recently–one of heartbreak, pressure, uncertainty, disappointment and a little criticism. Despite the circumstances, my foundation is sure and I’m filled with confidence, hope, vision, faith in God and gratitude for my church family. But, because of the circumstances I’ve also been looping the track of grief–angry, sad, [...]