Top Ten Church Trends in 2026
I always feel a bit like Punxsutawney Phil when I start to predict future trends. I rely on the experts in the field and try to put my finger in the air to see which…
Faith & Culture
Leaders shape and influence organizational/team culture. We explore how faith and culture intersect, vision setting, values based leadership, and alignment.
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What a Hot Dog Stand Taught Me About Leadership
I once worked with a part-time music director who supplemented her income in a unique way—she ran a hot dog stand. Not a restaurant, not a food truck—an old-fashioned rolling cart she pushed through the…
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What Does Spiritual But Not Religious Really Mean
“I’m spiritual but not religious.” You have heard it—maybe even said it. But what does a person mean when they say it? The two things were synonymous for most of my life but now they have come to describe seemingly distinct things. Most sociologists would point to the twin cultural trends of deinstitutionalization and individualism as driving forces moving spiritual practice away from institutional practices to the private experience of God. Ever hear someone say, “I feel closer to God on the golf course than in a church”?
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What is the Secret Sauce the Church is Missing?
My BBQ ribs are kind of famous in our family. They love it when I grill either ribs or chicken and put on my secret sauce that makes it irresistible. We would like to believe…
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You Are the CEO (Chief Energy Officer)
CEO = Chief Energy Officer In this blog Ron explores how you can control the energy of your team/organization to be their best.
